,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #ecg #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gefg ,report ,no4 #aai-fbj ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #ac1 #bjbf,mr4 ,thompson of ,pennsylvania introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture ,april #ba1 #bjbf,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,february #ac1 #bjbf ,a ,,bill ,to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the ,department of ,agriculture through fiscal year #bjca1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,commodities,sec4 #ajja4 ,suspension of permanent price support authority4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,tree assistance program4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,specialty crop emergency assistance framework4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,assistance in the form of block grants4,sec4 #ajje4 ,dairy-related extensions4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,mandatory reporting of dairy product processing costs4,sec4 #ajjg4 ,dairy reports4,sec4 #ajjh4 ,processing of certain loans4,sec4 #ajji4 ,storage facility loans4,sec4 #ajaj4 ,strengthening domestic food production supply chains4,sec4 #ajaa4 ,regulations4,sec4 #ajab4 ,restoration of tobacco as agricultural commodity in ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act4,title ,,ii--,conservation,subtitle ,a--,definitions,sec4 #bjja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,mitigation banking4,subtitle ,b--,conservation ,reserve ,program,sec4 #baja4 ,conservation reserve4,sec4 #bajb4 ,farmable wetland program4,subtitle ,c--,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program,sec4 #bbja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,establishment and administration4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,limitation on payments4,sec4 #bbjd4 ,conservation innovation grants and payments4,subtitle ,d--,conservation ,stewardship ,program,sec4 #bcja4 ,conservation stewardship program4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,duties of the ,secretary4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,state assistance for soil health4,subtitle ,e--,other ,conservation ,programs,sec4 #bdja4 ,conservation of private grazing land4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,feral swine eradication and control program4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,emergency conservation program4,sec4 #bdje4 ,emergency watershed program4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,national agriculture flood vulnerability study4,sec4 #bdjg4 ,study on environmental benefits of winter wheat as a cover crop4,subtitle ,f--,funding and ,administration,sec4 #beja4 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation4,sec4 #bejb4 ,delivery of technical assistance4,sec4 #bejc4 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs4,subtitle ,g--,agricultural ,conservation ,easement ,program,sec4 #bfja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,agricultural land easements4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,wetland reserve easements4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,administration4,subtitle ,h--,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program,sec4 #bgja4 ,forest conservation easement program4,sec4 #bgjb4 ,healthy ,forests ,reserve ,program4,subtitle ,i--,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program,sec4 #bhja4 ,establishment and purposes4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,regional conservation partnerships4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,assistance to producers4,sec4 #bhje4 ,funding4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,administration4,sec4 #bhjg4 ,critical conservation areas4,title ,,iii--,trade,subtitle ,a--,food for ,peace ,act,sec4 #caja4 ,transfer of authorities to the ,secretary of ,agriculture4,sec4 #cajb4 ,food aid quality assurance4,sec4 #cajc4 ,repeal of minimum levels of assistance4,sec4 #cajd4 ,food aid consultative group4,sec4 #caje4 ,issuance of regulations2 oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation4,sec4 #cajf4 ,international food relief partnership4,sec4 #cajg4 ,use of commodity credit corporation4,sec4 #cajh4 ,pre-positioning of agricultural commodities and annual report regarding food aid programs and activities4,sec4 #caji4 ,deadline for agreements to finance sales or to provide other assistance4,sec4 #caaj4 ,minimum level of nonemergency food assistance4,sec4 #caaa4 ,termination date for micronutrient fortification programs4,sec4 #caab4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter farmer-to-farmer program4,sec4 #caac4 ,food for ,peace ,act administration4,subtitle ,b--,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh,sec4 #cbja4 ,agricultural trade promotion and facilitation4,sec4 #cbjb4 ,preserving foreign markets for goods using common names4,sec4 #cbjc4 ,interagency seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetable working group4,subtitle ,c--,other ,agricultural ,trade ,laws,sec4 #ccja4 ,growing ,american food exports4,sec4 #ccjb4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe4,sec4 #ccjc4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act4,sec4 #ccjd4 ,promotion of agricultural exports to emerging markets4,sec4 #ccje4 ,international agricultural education fellowship program4,sec4 #ccjf4 ,international agriculture cultural immersion and exchange program4,sec4 #ccjg4 ,international food security technical assistance4,sec4 #ccjh4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program4,sec4 #ccji4 ,global crop diversity trust4,sec4 #ccaj4 ,local and regional food aid procurement projects4,sec4 #ccaa4 ,agricultural trade enforcement task force4,sec4 #ccab4 ,report on international shrimp trade4,subtitle ,d--,other ,trade ,matters,sec4 #cdja4 ,report on modifications to ,,usmca4,sec4 #cdjb4 ,sense of ,congress and report on ,argentine beef imports4,title ,,iv--,nutrition,subtitle ,a--,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program,sec4 #daja4 ,declaration of policy4,sec4 #dajb4 ,prohibited fees4,sec4 #dajc4 ,,snap staffing flexibility4,sec4 #dajd4 ,updates to administrative processes for ,,snap retailers4,sec4 #daje4 ,report on all identified payment errors4,sec4 #dajf4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #dajg4 ,retail food store and recipient trafficking4,sec4 #dajh4 ,,ebt card security regulations4,sec4 #daji4 ,report on ,,snap administrative expenses4,sec4 #daaj4 ,animal protein an eligible incentive food4,sec4 #daaa4 ,permanent authority for supplemental nutrition assistance program online purchasing4,sec4 #daab4 ,emergency food assistance programs4,sec4 #daac4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations4,subtitle ,b--,commodity ,distribution ,programs,sec4 #dbja4 ,commodity distribution program4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,commodity supplemental food program4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,distribution of surplus commodities to special nutrition projects4,sec4 #dbjd4 ,commodity supplemental food program demonstration project for ,tribal organizations4,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous,sec4 #dcja4 ,purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,buy ,american requirements for certain school meals4,sec4 #dcjc4 ,reauthorization of the ,gus ,schumacher nutrition incentive program4,sec4 #dcjd4 ,food loss and waste reduction liaison annual report4,sec4 #dcje4 ,dairy nutrition incentives projects4,sec4 #dcjf4 ,local farmers feeding our communities program4,sec4 #dcjg4 ,healthy food financing initiative4,sec4 #dcjh4 ,dietary guidelines4,title ,v--,credit,subtitle ,a--,farm ,ownership ,loans,sec4 #eaja4 ,persons eligible for real estate loans4,sec4 #eajb4 ,experience requirements4,sec4 #eajc4 ,refinancing of indebtedness into direct loans4,sec4 #eajd4 ,conservation loan and loan guarantee program4,sec4 #eaje4 ,limitations on amount of farm ownership loans4,sec4 #eajf4 ,inflation percentage4,sec4 #eajg4 ,authority of ,farm ,credit ,system institutions to provide financial support for essential rural community facilities projects4,sec4 #eajh4 ,down payment loan program4,sec4 #eaji4 ,heirs property4,sec4 #eaaj4 ,prompt approval of loans and loan guarantees4,sec4 #eaaa4 ,expedited approval pilot program4,subtitle ,b--,operating ,loans,sec4 #ebja4 ,persons eligible for operating loans4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,limitations on amount of operating loans4,sec4 #ebjc4 ,limitation on microloan amounts4,sec4 #ebjd4 ,cooperative lending pilot projects4,subtitle ,c--,emergency ,loans,sec4 #ecja4 ,persons eligible for emergency loans4,subtitle ,d--,administrative ,provisions,sec4 #edja4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program4,sec4 #edjb4 ,loan authorization levels4,sec4 #edjc4 ,loan fund set-asides4,sec4 #edjd4 ,use of additional funds for direct operating microloans under certain conditions4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous,sec4 #eeja4 ,extension of credit to businesses providing services to producers or harvesters of aquatic products4,sec4 #eejb4 ,export finance authority4,sec4 #eejc4 ,support for rural water and waste systems4,sec4 #eejd4 ,farm credit system regulation4,sec4 #eeje4 ,loan guarantees4,sec4 #eejf4 ,standards for qualified loans4,sec4 #eejg4 ,state agricultural mediation programs4,sec4 #eejh4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #eeji4 ,report on improving creditworthiness of direct and guaranteed loan borrowers4,sec4 #eeaj4 ,farm ,credit ,administration option to examine low-risk ,farm ,credit ,system institutions on a #bd-month cycle4,title ,,vi--,rural ,development,subtitle ,a--,improving ,health ,outcomes in ,rural ,america,sec4 #faja4 ,prioritizations for distance learning and telemedicine and community facilities program4,sec4 #fajb4 ,distance learning and telemedicine loans and grants4,subtitle ,b--,connecting ,rural ,americans to ,high ,speed ,broadband,sec4 #fbja4 ,rural broadband program loans and grants4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas4,sec4 #fbjc4 ,innovative broadband advancement program4,sec4 #fbjd4 ,community connect grants4,sec4 #fbje4 ,rate regulation4,sec4 #fbjf4 ,public notice1 assessments1 technical assistance1 and reporting requirements4,sec4 #fbjg4 ,limitation on overbuilding4,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous,sec4 #fcja4 ,rural energy savings program4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,promoting precision agriculture4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,food supply chain guaranteed loans4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,new1 mobile1 and expanded meat processing and rendering grants4,sec4 #fcje4 ,expanding ,childcare in ,rural ,america ,initiative4,sec4 #fcjf4 ,technical assistance for geographically underserved and distressed areas4,sec4 #fcjg4 ,establishment of the ,rural ,development ,innovation ,center4,sec4 #fcjh4 ,rural ,health ,liaison report4,subtitle ,d--,additional ,amendments to the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act,sec4 #fdja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,zero and low interest loans for distressed water systems4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,tribal college and university essential community facilities4,sec4 #fdje4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program4,sec4 #fdjf4 ,water systems for rural and native villages in ,alaska4,sec4 #fdjg4 ,rural decentralized water systems4,sec4 #fdjh4 ,assistance to rural entities4,sec4 #fdji4 ,solid waste management grants4,sec4 #fdaj4 ,rural business development grants4,sec4 #fdaa4 ,rural cooperative development grants4,sec4 #fdab4 ,lender fees in guaranteed loan programs4,sec4 #fdac4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural food products4,sec4 #fdad4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program4,sec4 #fdae4 ,rural economic area partnership zones4,sec4 #fdaf4 ,intermediary relending program4,sec4 #fdag4 ,rural health care facility assistance4,sec4 #fdah4 ,prohibition on use of loan or grant for certain purposes4,sec4 #fdai4 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service programs technical assistance and training4,sec4 #fdbj4 ,national ,rural ,development ,partnership4,sec4 #fdba4 ,grants for ,,noaa weather radio transmitters4,sec4 #fdbb4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program4,sec4 #fdbc4 ,health care services4,sec4 #fdbd4 ,strategic economic and community development4,sec4 #fdbe4 ,rural innovation stronger economy grant program4,sec4 #fdbf4 ,limitation on rural business investment companies controlled by ,farm ,credit ,system institutions4,sec4 #fdbg4 ,rural business investment program4,sec4 #fdbh4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #fdbi4 ,rural water and wastewater technical assistance and training programs4,subtitle ,e--,additional ,amendments to the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf,sec4 #feja4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for utility infrastructure purposes4,sec4 #fejb4 ,extension of the rural economic development loan and grant program4,sec4 #fejc4 ,expansion of #iaa access4,title ,,vii--,research1 ,extension1 and ,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg,sec4 #gaja4 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board4,sec4 #gajb4 ,specialty crop committee4,sec4 #gajc4 ,veterinary medicine loan repayment4,sec4 #gajd4 ,veterinary services grant program4,sec4 #gaje4 ,grants and fellowships for food and agriculture sciences education4,sec4 #gajf4 ,agricultural and food policy research centers4,sec4 #gajg4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native serving institutions and ,native ,hawaiian serving institutions4,sec4 #gajh4 ,nutrition education program4,sec4 #gaji4 ,continuing animal health and disease research programs4,sec4 #gaaj4 ,extension and agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaaa4 ,scholarships for students at #ahij ,institutions4,sec4 #gaab4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaac4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment and support tropical and subtropical agricultural research at insular area land-grant colleges and universities4,sec4 #gaad4 ,matching funds requirement for research and extension activities at eligible institutions4,sec4 #gaae4 ,new beginning for ,tribal students4,sec4 #gaaf4 ,education grants programs for ,hispanic-serving institutions4,sec4 #gaag4 ,binational agricultural research and development4,sec4 #gaah4 ,grants and partnerships for international agricultural research1 extension1 and education4,sec4 #gaai4 ,research equipment grants4,sec4 #gabj4 ,university research4,sec4 #gaba4 ,extension service4,sec4 #gabb4 ,supplemental and alternative crops4,sec4 #gabc4 ,grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs4,sec4 #gabd4 ,capacity building grants for ,,nlgca institutions4,sec4 #gabe4 ,agriculture advanced research and development authority4,sec4 #gabf4 ,aquaculture assistance programs4,sec4 #gabg4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response4,sec4 #gabh4 ,agriculture and food protection grant program4,sec4 #gabi4 ,distance education grants for insular areas4,sec4 #gacj4 ,resident instruction grants for insular areas4,sec4 #gaca4 ,repeals4,subtitle ,b--,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij,sec4 #gbja4 ,sustainable agriculture research and education4,sec4 #gbjb4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program4,sec4 #gbjc4 ,agricultural genome to phenome initiative4,sec4 #gbjd4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives4,sec4 #gbje4 ,organic agriculture research and extension initiative4,sec4 #gbjf4 ,farm business management4,sec4 #gbjg4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative4,sec4 #gbjh4 ,centers of excellence4,sec4 #gbji4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities4,sec4 #gbaj4 ,farming opportunities training and outreach4,sec4 #gbaa4 ,national ,rural ,information ,center ,clearinghouse4,sec4 #gbab4 ,repeal4,sec4 #gbac4 ,researching the transition to organic4,subtitle ,c--,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih,sec4 #gcja4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program4,sec4 #gcjc4 ,support for research regarding diseases of wheat1 triticale1 and barley caused by fusarium graminearum or by tilletia indica4,sec4 #gcjd4 ,grants for youth organizations4,sec4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop research initiative4,sec4 #gcjf4 ,agriculture grants for veteran education and training services4,sec4 #gcjg4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program4,sec4 #gcjh4 ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy4,sec4 #gcji4 ,forestry products advanced utilization research4,sec4 #gcaj4 ,repeals4,subtitle ,d--,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh,sec4 #gdja4 ,grazinglands research laboratory4,sec4 #gdjb4 ,farm and ,ranch ,stress ,assistance ,network4,sec4 #gdjc4 ,sun grant program4,sec4 #gdjd4 ,repeals4,subtitle ,e--,amendments to ,other ,laws,sec4 #geja4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid4,sec4 #gejb4 ,research ,facilities ,act4,sec4 #gejc4 ,agriculture and ,food ,research ,initiative4,sec4 #gejd4 ,extension design and demonstration initiative4,sec4 #geje4 ,biomass research and development4,sec4 #gejf4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh4,sec4 #gejg4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj4,sec4 #gejh4 ,reports on disbursement of funds for agricultural research and extension at #ahfb and #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #geji4 ,repeal4,sec4 #geaj4 ,amendment to ,smith-,lever ,act4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #gfja4 ,foundation for food and agriculture research4,sec4 #gfjb4 ,agriculture innovation center demonstration program4,sec4 #gfjc4 ,livestock insects laboratory4,sec4 #gfjd4 ,u4,s4 ,abit ,massey ,national ,poultry ,research ,center4,sec4 #gfje4 ,hatch ,act of #ahhg4,sec4 #gfjf4 ,commission on national agricultural statistics service modernization4,sec4 #gfjg4 ,restoration of #d-;,h name and emblem authority4,sec4 #gfjh4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics4,sec4 #gfji4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corps4,sec4 #gfaj4 ,study on technical assistance with respect to transfer of agricultural land and assets4,title ,,viii--,forestry,subtitle ,a--,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh,sec4 #haja4 ,support for ,state assessments and strategies for forest resources4,sec4 #hajb4 ,forest legacy program technical correction4,sec4 #hajc4 ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration program4,sec4 #hajd4 ,rural fire prevention and control4,subtitle ,b--,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc,sec4 #hbja4 ,promoting cross-boundary wildfire mitigation4,sec4 #hbjb4 ,authorization of appropriations for hazardous fuel reduction on ,federal land4,sec4 #hbjc4 ,water source protection program4,sec4 #hbjd4 ,watershed condition framework technical corrections4,sec4 #hbje4 ,authorization of appropriations to combat insect infestations and related diseases4,sec4 #hbjf4 ,insect and disease infestation4,sec4 #hbjg4 ,stewardship end result contracting projects4,subtitle ,c--,other ,forestry ,programs,sec4 #hcja4 ,national and regional agroforestry centers4,sec4 #hcjb4 ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act4,sec4 #hcjc4 ,conveyances and leases of forest service administrative sites4,sec4 #hcjd4 ,forest inventory and analysis4,sec4 #hcje4 ,reforestation1 nursery1 and seed orchard support4,subtitle ,d--,forest ,management,part ,i--,national ,forest ,system ,management,sec4 #hdja4 ,categorical exclusion for high priority hazard trees4,sec4 #hdjb4 ,collaborative restoration projects4,sec4 #hdjc4 ,wildfire resilience project size4,sec4 #hdjd4 ,fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation4,sec4 #hdje4 ,greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat4,sec4 #hdjf4 ,categorical exclusion for electric utility lines rights-of-way4,sec4 #hdjg4 ,forest management activities on ,national ,forest ,system lands4,sec4 #hdjh4 ,suppression of wildfires4,part ,,ii--,forest ,management ,activities,sec4 #hdaa4 ,no additional consultation required4,sec4 #hdab4 ,good neighbor authority4,sec4 #hdac4 ,collaborative forest landscape restoration program4,sec4 #hdad4 ,public-private wildfire technology deployment and testbed partnership4,sec4 #hdae4 ,forest service participation in experienced services program4,sec4 #hdaf4 ,timber sales on ,national ,forest ,system land4,sec4 #hdag4 ,permits and agreements with electrical utilities4,sec4 #hdah4 ,utilizing grazing for wildfire risk reduction4,sec4 #hdai4 ,joint chiefs landscape restoration partnership program4,sec4 #hdbj4 ,tribal forest management program technical correction4,part ,,iii--,timber ,innovation,sec4 #hdca4 ,community wood facilities program4,sec4 #hdcb4 ,wood innovation grant program4,sec4 #hdcc4 ,forest and wood products data tracker4,sec4 #hdcd4 ,biochar application demonstration project4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #heja4 ,rural revitalization technologies4,sec4 #hejb4 ,resource advisory committees4,sec4 #hejc4 ,accurate hazardous fuels reduction reports4,sec4 #hejd4 ,special use authorization rental fee waiver4,sec4 #heje4 ,charges and fees for harvest of forest botanical products4,sec4 #hejf4 ,forest service legacy road and trail remediation program transparency4,sec4 #hejg4 ,direct hire authority4,sec4 #hejh4 ,improving the emergency forest restoration program4,sec4 #heji4 ,exemption for previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system ,lands4,sec4 #heaj4 ,release of reversionary interest in ,black ,river ,state ,forest4,sec4 #heaa4 ,doug ,la,malfa ,secure ,rural ,schools ,act4,sec4 #heab4 ,minor range improvements under ,forest ,service grazing permits4,subtitle ,f--,white ,oak ,resilience,sec4 #hfja4 ,short title4,sec4 #hfjb4 ,white oak restoration initiative coalition4,sec4 #hfjc4 ,forest service pilot program4,sec4 #hfjd4 ,white oak regeneration and upland oak habitat4,sec4 #hfje4 ,tree nursery shortages4,title ,,ix--,energy,sec4 #ijja4 ,definition of advanced biofuel4,sec4 #ijjb4 ,biobased markets program4,sec4 #ijjc4 ,biorefinery assistance4,sec4 #ijjd4 ,bioproduct labeling terminology4,sec4 #ijje4 ,bioenergy program for advanced biofuels4,sec4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel ,fuel ,education ,program4,sec4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program4,sec4 #ijjh4 ,feedstock flexibility4,sec4 #ijji4 ,biomass ,crop ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #ijaj4 ,carbon utilization and biogas education program4,sec4 #ijaa4 ,study on effects of solar panel installations on covered farmland4,sec4 #ijab4 ,limitation on ,,usda funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems4,sec4 #ijac4 ,sustainable aviation fuels strategy4,sec4 #ijad4 ,leveraging efficiency awareness for pumping systems4,sec4 #ijae4 ,adding waste energy recovery to the ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program4,title ,x--,horticulture1 ,marketing1 and ,regulatory ,reform,subtitle ,a--,horticulture,sec4 #ajjja4 ,specialty crop block grants4,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,specialty crops market news allocation4,sec4 #ajjjc4 ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production4,sec4 #ajjjd4 ,national ,plant ,diagnostics ,network4,sec4 #ajjje4 ,hemp production4,sec4 #ajjjf4 ,pilot program for the intra-organizational movement of genetically engineered microorganisms by certain authorized parties4,subtitle ,b--,marketing,sec4 #ajaja4 ,marketing orders4,sec4 #ajajb4 ,local agriculture market program4,sec4 #ajajc4 ,acer access and development program4,sec4 #ajajd4 ,organic production and market data initiative4,sec4 #ajaje4 ,organic certification4,sec4 #ajajf4 ,report on procurement4,sec4 #ajajg4 ,definitions of risk to organic integrity and oversight protocols4,sec4 #ajajh4 ,modernization of inspection requirements4,sec4 #ajaji4 ,study and reform of ,national ,organic ,program oversight protocols4,subtitle ,c--,regulatory ,reform,part ,i--,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act,sec4 #ajbja4 ,exclusion of certain substances4,sec4 #ajbjb4 ,coordination4,sec4 #ajbjc4 ,interagency working group4,sec4 #ajbjd4 ,registration review4,sec4 #ajbje4 ,uniformity of pesticide labeling requirements4,sec4 #ajbjf4 ,authority of ,states4,sec4 #ajbjg4 ,lawful use of authorized pesticides4,part ,,ii--,other ,regulatory ,reform ,provisions,sec4 #ajbaa4 ,multiple crop and pesticide use survey4,sec4 #ajbab4 ,safe harbor for certain discharges of wildland fire chemicals4,sec4 #ajbac4 ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy4,title ,,xi--,crop ,insurance,sec4 #aajja4 ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #aajjb4 ,identification of holders of substantial interests4,sec4 #aajjc4 ,actuarial soundness of certain new products4,sec4 #aajjd4 ,coverage of revenue losses4,sec4 #aajje4 ,limitation on farm program participation4,sec4 #aajjf4 ,limitation on interest accrual4,sec4 #aajjg4 ,crop insurance support for beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers4,sec4 #aajjh4 ,marketability4,sec4 #aajji4 ,reimbursement rates for administrative and operating costs4,sec4 #aajaj4 ,quality loss adjustment coverage4,sec4 #aajaa4 ,pilot program to review effectiveness of coverage penalty4,sec4 #aajab4 ,whole farm improvements4,sec4 #aajac4 ,program compliance and integrity4,sec4 #aajad4 ,research and development priorities4,sec4 #aajae4 ,report on ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement4,sec4 #aajaf4 ,hurricane insurance protection-wind index report4,sec4 #aajag4 ,risk management study for lamb4,sec4 #aajah4 ,study on livestock risk protection policy with respect to producers of feeder cattle affected by adverse weather events4,title ,,xii--,miscellaneous ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,livestock and ,other ,animals,part ,i--,animal ,health and ,production,sec4 #abjja4 ,animal disease prevention and management4,sec4 #abjjb4 ,cattle ,fever ,tick ,eradication ,program review and report4,sec4 #abjjc4 ,additional training facilities for ,national ,detector ,dog ,training ,center4,sec4 #abjjd4 ,regionalization1 zoning1 and compartmentalization agreements4,sec4 #abjje4 ,importation of live dogs4,sec4 #abjjf4 ,ensuring the free movement of livestock-derived products in interstate commerce4,sec4 #abjjg4 ,report on support for livestock and poultry producers during a foreign animal disease outbreak4,sec4 #abjjh4 ,protection of greyhounds4,sec4 #abjji4 ,animal fighting4,part ,,ii--,meat and ,poultry ,processing and ,inspection,sec4 #abaaa4 ,amplifying ,processing of ,livestock in the ,united ,states 7,a-,,plus74,sec4 #abaab4 ,hazard analysis and critical control point guidance and resources for small and very small poultry and meat establishments4,sec4 #abaac4 ,outreach on cooperative interstate shipment4,sec4 #abaad4 ,pilot program to support custom slaughter establishments4,subtitle ,b--,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid,sec4 #abbja4 ,office of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abbjb4 ,office of ,partnerships and ,public ,engagement4,sec4 #abbjc4 ,burden of proof for national appeals division hearings4,sec4 #abbjd4 ,termination of authority4,sec4 #abbje4 ,functions of the ,office of ,tribal ,relations4,subtitle ,c--,national ,security,sec4 #abcja4 ,agricultural foreign investment disclosure improvements4,sec4 #abcjb4 ,report on agricultural land purchasing activities in the ,united ,states by countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism and certain other countries4,sec4 #abcjc4 ,investigative actions4,sec4 #abcjd4 ,digitization and consolidation of foreign land ownership data collection and publication4,sec4 #abcje4 ,,cfius consideration of certain agricultural land transactions4,subtitle ,d--,other ,miscellaneous ,provisions,sec4 #abdja4 ,commission on ,farm ,transitions--,needs for #bjej4,sec4 #abdjb4 ,report on personnel4,sec4 #abdjc4 ,improvements to ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor4,sec4 #abdjd4 ,reports on land access and farmland ownership data collection4,sec4 #abdje4 ,increasing transparency regarding detention of imported plants4,sec4 #abdjf4 ,enhancement of pet protections4,sec4 #abdjg4 ,protecting animals with shelter4,sec4 #abdjh4 ,report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the ,state of ,texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of ,mexico to deliver water4,sec4 #abdji4 ,qualified renewable biomass4,sec4 #abdaj4 ,whole milk under the school breakfast program4,sec4 #abdaa4 ,spotted lanternfly awareness campaign4,sec4 #abdab4 ,rio ,grande ,valley agricultural water interagency working group4,sec4 #abdac4 ,cost-share grants for rollover protection structures4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,i ,commodities #ajja4 ,suspension of permanent price support authority ,section #afjb of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijib7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 #ajjb4 ,tree assistance program 7a7 ,definitions ,section #aeja7;e77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or biennial after annual2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or pest after insect4 7b7 ,economic viability ,section #aeja7;e77#b77;,a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii72 and 7#b7 by striking to provide assistance-- and inserting to provide assistance under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c7 to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers that planted trees for commercial purposes but lost the trees or the trees no longer produce an economically viable crop as a result of a natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary44 7c7 ,assistance ,section #aeja7;e77#c7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77#c77 is amended in the matter before subparagraph 7,a7 by striking and 7#e7 and inserting 1 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g74 7d7 ,requirements with respect to assistance ,section #aeja7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,timing requirements ,an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower shall agree1 as a condition on receipt of assistance under this subsection1 to carry out any replacement and rehabilitation activities for which such assistance is provided not later than-- 7,a7 #b years after the application for such assistance is approved2 or 7,b7 if the period specified in subparagraph 7,a7 is not adequate for tree survival1 at such time as is necessary to ensure tree survival4 7#g7 ,alternatives used in replanting 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower receiving assistance under this subsection with respect to tree loss may use such assistance to replant using-- 7i7 an alternative variety from the variety used prior to the loss2 7ii7 an alternative stand density from the stand density used prior to the loss2 and 7iii7 an alternative location than was used prior to the loss4 7,b7 ,cost share limitations with respect to alternatives ,the assistance provided by the ,secretary to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers-- 7i7 for losses described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 shall be an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower planted the variety lost2 7ii7 for losses described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall be an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower planted the stand density lost2 and 7iii7 for losses described in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 shall be an amount that is not greater than the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower planted the location in which the loss occurred4 4 7e7 ,deadline for notice regarding application status ,section #aeja7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ihja7;e77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,deadline for notice regarding application status ,not later than #abj days after receiving an application for assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 approve or deny such application2 and 7,b7 notify the applicant of such approval or denial4 4 7f7 ,initial payments under tree assistance program ,section #aeja7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,initial payments 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower may opt to receive an initial assistance payment with respect to losses described in paragraph 7#b7 before incurring the costs described in paragraph 7#c7 relating to such losses4 7,b7 ,amount ,an initial assistance payment under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an amount that is equal to the fair market value of the estimated costs described in paragraph 7#c7 that the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower is likely to incur with respect to losses described in paragraph 7#b71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,subsequent payment 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower that opts to receive an initial payment under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to losses described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall1 as soon as practicable after providing such initial payment1 provide a subsequent payment to the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower in an amount equal to-- 7,i7 the payment amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would have received with respect to such losses under paragraph 7#c7 or pursuant to paragraph 7#e72 minus 7,,ii7 the initial payment amount provided to such eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower under subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to such losses4 7ii7 ,overpayment ,if an initial payment under subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to losses described in paragraph 7#b7 is greater than the amount an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would have received under paragraph 7#c7 or pursuant to paragraph 7#e7 for such losses1 such eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower shall repay the ,secretary the excess amount4 7,d7 ,sunset ,the authority to make payments under this paragraph shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjce4 4 #ajjc4 ,specialty crop emergency assistance framework 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif is amended by inserting after section #aif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 the following3 #aif;,a4 ,specialty crop emergency assistance framework 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a framework to provide direct assistance to producers of specialty crops the production of which was impacted by an adverse event 7including an economic crisis or market disruption71 as determined by the ,secretary1 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,payment calculation ,in determining a payment calculation for purposes of direct assistance to a producer of specialty crops under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall calculate payments based on-- 7#a7 the producer's sales of specialty crops for a calendar year that precedes the year in which the adverse event described in such subsection occurred or the average of such sales over a set of consecutive calendar years that precedes the year in which such adverse event occurred1 as determined by the ,secretary2 multiplied by 7#b7 a payment factor the ,secretary determines1 subject to the availability of funds1 to address losses of such specialty crops from such adverse event4 7c7 ,special rules ,subject to subsection 7d71 in providing direct assistance pursuant to this section1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the higher value of specialty crops2 7#b7 the greater input costs required to grow specialty crops2 and 7#c7 diverse types of legal entities and structures used by specialty crop producers4 7d7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,total amount 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the total amount of payments received1 directly or indirectly1 by a person or legal entity 7except a qualified pass-through entity7 7as such terms are defined in section #ajja7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a777 for any crop year under this section may not exceed the amount specified in subsection 7b7 of section #ajja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh71 as adjusted pursuant to subsection 7i7 of such section #ajja4 7,b7 ,exception ,in the case of a person or legal entity with an average gross income 7as calculated under section #ajja;,d7b77#d77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77#d77;,b777 for which greater than or equal to #ge percent of the average derives from farming1 ranching1 or silviculture activities-- 7i7 subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply2 and 7ii7 the total maximum amount of payments received1 directly or indirectly1 by such person or legal entity for any crop year under this section shall be set by the ,secretary1 except such amount may not be less than #ijj1jjj4 7#b7 ,notification of interests2 eligibility2 denials ,sections #ajja;,a7a71 #ajja;,b1 and #ajja;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-a7;a72 #acjh-b2 #acjh-c7 shall apply to a producer of a specialty crop under this section in the same manner as such sections apply to a person or legal entity with respect to a covered commodity1 except to the extent such sections relate to the application of subsections 7b7 through 7d7 of section #ajja;,a4 4 7b7 ,payment limitation conforming amendment ,section #ajja;,d7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by inserting or #aif;,a after section #aif2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i77,,ii71 by inserting or #aif;,a after section #aif4 #ajjd4 ,assistance in the form of block grants 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aejb4 ,assistance in the form of block grants 7a7 ,in general ,in the case additional funds made available after the date of the enactment of this section for covered losses1 the ,secretary may make assistance for such losses available in the form of block grants4 7b7 ,covered losses ,in this section1 the term covered losses means losses-- 7#a7 of revenue1 quality1 or production of crops1 trees1 bushes1 vines1 poultry or livestock as a consequence of a natural disaster 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7#b7 for which assistance is not available pursuant to any other ,federal law4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aeja the following3 #aejb4 ,assistance in the form of block grants4 4 #ajje4 ,dairy-related extensions 7a7 ,forward pricing ,section #aejb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hggb7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7b7 ,indemnity program ,section #c of ,public ,law #ij-dhd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #deec7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7c7 ,promotion and research ,section #aac7;e77#b7 of the ,dairy ,production ,stabilization ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dejd7;e77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajjf4 ,mandatory reporting of dairy product processing costs ,section #bgc of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcg;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 for each manufacturer required to report under subparagraph 7,a7 for any product1 require that manufacturer to report production cost and product yield information1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for all products processed in the same facility or facilities4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting products and after those2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,b71 by inserting 1 subject to subsection 7b77#a71 after of information2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,electronic reporting and inserting ,reporting2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,electronic reporting and inserting ,reporting2 and 7ii7 by striking this section and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking this section and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,dairy product processing costs ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish a report containing the information obtained under subparagraph 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a71 subject to the conditions described in subsection 7b77#b74 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#e7 by adding after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,regulation ,any actions taken by the ,secretary under this section shall not be subject to review under ,executive ,order #abhff 7#eh ,fed4 ,reg4 #eagce7 or any successor order4 4 #ajjg4 ,dairy reports ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #cja of the ,dairy ,production ,stabilization ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dead7 is amended by striking ,not later and all that follows through an annual report and inserting ,with respect to each calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 a report 7which shall be submitted not later than #ah months after the last day of such calendar year74 #ajjh4 ,processing of certain loans 7a7 ,marketing assistance loans ,section #abjd of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,effect of lapse in appropriations ,the servicing of a marketing assistance loan under section #abja by an officer or employee of the ,department shall be deemed1 for purposes of section #acdb of title #ca1 services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property4 4 7b7 ,loans under sugar program ,section #aef7;d7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,effect of lapse in appropriations ,the servicing of a loan under this section by an officer or employee of the ,department shall be deemed1 for purposes of section #acdb of title #ca1 services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property4 4 #ajji4 ,storage facility loans ,section #afad7;a7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hghi7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking funds for producers and inserting the following3 funds for-- 7#a7 producers 2 and 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 producers to construct or upgrade storage facilities for propane that is primarily used for agricultural production 7as such term is defined in section #dbgi4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph774 4 #ajaj4 ,strengthening domestic food production supply chains 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #acjb4 ,strengthening domestic food production supply chains 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to any ,federal policy that would impact the administration of the programs described in this subtitle or any rule1 policy1 or guidance issued pursuant to such programs1 the preservation and strengthening of the domestic production described in subsection 7b7 shall be a priority objective of the ,president4 7b7 ,domestic production described ,the domestic production described in this subsection is the production of an agricultural commodity-- 7#a7 described in this subtitle2 and 7#b7 from which a food ingredient that serves an important function throughout the domestic food production supply chain is derived4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #acja the following3 #acjb4 ,strengthening domestic food production supply chains4 4 #ajaa4 ,regulations 7a7 ,administration ,section #afja7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijia7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking this title1 sections #aajjc and #aajag1 title ,i of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and the amendments made by that title1 and section #ajaji of that ,act and inserting a covered provision of law2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,covered provision of law defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered provision of law means-- 7,a7 this title and sections #aajjc and #aajag2 7,b7 title ,i of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and the amendments made by that title1 and section #ajaji of that ,act2 and 7,c7 title ,i of the ,farm ,food and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf and the amendments made by that title4 4 7b7 ,loan implementation ,section #afad7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subtitle ,b the first place it appears and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting a covered provision of law42 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking of subtitles ,b or ,c2 and 7,b7 by striking under subtitles ,b or ,c and inserting under the repayment provisions2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered provision of law ,the term covered provision of law means-- 7i7 subtitle ,b or ,c or the amendments made by subtitle ,b or ,c2 7ii7 the amendments made by subtitle ,b or ,c of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 except with respect to the assistance provided under sections #abjg7;c7 and #abjh2 and 7iii7 section #aef of the ,federal ,agricultural ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb74 7,b7 ,repayment provisions ,the term repayment provisions means the repayment requirements under-- 7i7 subtitle ,b or ,c2 or 7ii7 section #aef of the ,federal ,agricultural ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb74 4 #ajab4 ,restoration of tobacco as agricultural commodity in ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act ,section #e of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;c7 is amended by striking 7other than tobacco7 each place such term appears4 ,,ii ,conservation ,a ,definitions #bjja4 ,definitions ,section #abja7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subtitles ,a through ,i3 and inserting subtitles ,a through ,j32 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by striking term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term and inserting terms ,indian tribe and ,indian ,tribe have the meaning given those terms2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bj7 through 7#bg7 as paragraphs 7#bb7 through 7#bi71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ai7 the following3 7#bj7 ,precision agriculture ,the term precision agriculture means managing1 tracking1 or reducing crop or livestock production inputs1 including seed1 feed1 fertilizer1 chemicals1 water1 and time1 at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity and biological targeting to improve efficiencies1 reduce waste1 and maintain environmental quality4 7#ba7 ,precision agriculture technology ,the term precision agriculture technology means any technology 7including targeted inputs and the equipment that is necessary for the deployment of such technology7 that directly contributes to a reduction in1 or improved efficiency of1 inputs used in crop or livestock production1 including-- 7,a7 ,global ,positioning ,system-based or geospatial mapping technology2 7,b7 satellite or aerial imagery technology2 7,c7 yield monitors2 7,d7 soil mapping technology2 7,e7 sensors for gathering data on crop1 soil1 or livestock conditions2 7,f7 ,internet of ,things and telematics technologies2 7,g7 data management software and advanced analytics2 7,h7 network connectivity products and solutions2 7,i7 ,global ,positioning ,system guidance or auto-steer systems2 7,j7 variable rate technology for applying inputs1 such as section control2 and 7,k7 any other technology1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that directly contributes to a reduction in1 or improved efficiency of1 the use of crop or livestock production inputs1 which may include seed1 feed1 fertilizer1 soil amendments1 chemicals1 water1 and time4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#cj7 ,wildlife habitat connectivity ,the term wildlife habitat connectivity means the degree to which landscape or habitat elements facilitate native species movement among seasonal habitats4 4 #bjjb4 ,mitigation banking ,section #abbb7k77#a77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7k77#a77;,b77 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this paragraph #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 ,b ,conservation ,reserve ,program #baja4 ,conservation reserve 7a7 ,in general ,section #abca7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,eligible land ,section #abca7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjag1 or ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 or ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,enrollment 7#a7 ,maximum acreage enrolled ,section #abca7;d77#a77;,e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#a77;,e77 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjca4 7#b7 ,grasslands ,section #abca7;d77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7#c7 ,state enrollment rates ,section #abca7;d77#d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#d77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbf through #bjca each place it appears4 7#d7 ,continuous enrollment procedure ,section #abca7;d77#f77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#f77;,b77 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 ,limitation ,for purposes of applying the limitations in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 enroll and maintain not fewer than #h1fjj1jjj acres of land under subparagraph 7,a7 by ,september #cj1 #bjca4 4 #bajb4 ,farmable wetland program ,section #abca;,b7a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7a77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 ,c ,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program #bbja4 ,definitions ,section #abdj;,a7#f77;,b77v7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7f77;,b77v77 is amended by inserting 7including the adoption of precision agriculture practices and the acquisition of precision agriculture technology7 after planning4 #bbjb4 ,establishment and administration 7a7 ,payments 7#a7 ,special rule involving payments for foregone income ,section #abdj;,b7d77#c77;,f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#c77;,f77 is amended by inserting and wildlife habitat connectivity before 2 or4 7#b7 ,other payments ,section #abdj;,b7d77#f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#f77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,a producer shall and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,payments under this subtitle ,except as provided in paragraph 7#i71 a producer shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,conservation loan and loan guarantee program payments 7i7 ,in general ,a producer receiving payments for practices on eligible land under the program may also receive a loan or loan guarantee under section #cjd of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act to cover costs for the same practices on the same land4 7ii7 ,notice to producer ,the ,secretary shall inform a producer participating in the program in writing that they may apply to receive a loan or loan guarantee under section #cjd of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act as it relates to costs of implementing practices under this program4 4 7#c7 ,increased payments for high-priority practices ,section #abdj;,b7d77#g7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#g77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting state-determined before high-priority2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 addresses the conservation and restoration of wildlife habitat1 including wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors2 or 7vi7 increases carbon sequestration or reduces greenhouse gas emissions1 including emissions of methane and nitrous oxide4 4 7#d7 ,increased payments for precision agriculture ,section #abdj;,b7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,increased payments for precision agriculture practices ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may increase the amount that would otherwise be provided for a practice under this subsection to not more than #ij percent of the costs associated with adopting precision agriculture practices and acquiring precision agriculture technology for the purpose of implementing conservation practices4 4 7#e7 ,cost-share payments for grassland ,section #abdj;,b7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,cost-share payments for grassland enrolled in the conservation reserve program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide payments under the program for costs associated with planning1 design1 materials1 equipment1 installation1 labor1 management1 maintenance1 or training1 for the purpose of a wildlife corridor1 with respect to eligible land that is-- 7i7 enrolled in the conservation reserve program under section #abca7;d77#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 of ecological significance1 as described in section #abca7;d77#b77;,b77iii74 7,b7 ,limitation ,a producer shall not be eligible for payments under subparagraph 7,a7 for a practice if the producer receives payments or other benefits for the same practice on the same land under this title4 4 7b7 ,allocation of funding ,section #abdj;,b7f77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;f77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7c7 ,water conservation or irrigation efficiency practice ,section #abdj;,b7h77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;h77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the adoption of precision agriculture practices or the acquisition of precision agriculture technology to achieve water conservation and energy efficiency4 4 7d7 ,payments for conservation practice related to organic production ,section #abdj;,b7i77#c77;,a77ii7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;i77#c77;,a77ii77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc1 #adj1jjj and inserting #bjbg through #bjca1 #bjj1jjj4 7e7 ,conservation incentive contracts ,section #abdj;,b7j77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;j77#b77;,a77i77 is amended by inserting 7which may include the adoption of precision agriculture practices and the acquisition of precision agriculture technology7 after incentive practices4 7f7 ,southern ,border ,initiative ,section #abdj;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,southern ,border ,initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide payments under the program to producers to implement conservation practices on covered lands of such producers that address and repair covered damage that may contribute to a natural resource concern or problem4 7#b7 ,contract term ,in the case of a contract under the program entered into for the implementation of practices described in paragraph 7#a71 such contract shall have a term of #a year4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered damage ,the term covered damage means damage to agricultural land or farming infrastructure4 7,b7 ,covered land ,the term covered land means eligible land in a county at or near the southern border of the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #bbjc4 ,limitation on payments ,section #abdj;,g of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #bbjd4 ,conservation innovation grants and payments 7a7 ,competitive grants for innovative conservation approaches ,section #abdj;,h7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,grants ,out of the funds made available to carry out this subchapter1 the ,secretary may award competitive grants that are intended to stimulate development and evaluation of new and innovative approaches to leveraging the ,federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection1 in conjunction with agricultural production or forest resource management1 through the program1 including grants for the development and evaluation of new and innovative technologies that may be incorporated into conservation practice standards4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,h71 by inserting before the period 7including precision agriculture practices and precision agriculture technologies74 7b7 ,on-,farm conservation innovation trials ,section #abdj;,h7c77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;c77#a77;,b77i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,,vi71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subclause 7,,vii7 the following3 7,,viii7 perennial production systems1 including agroforestry and perennial forages and grain crops2 and 4 7c7 ,reporting and database ,section #abdj;,h7d77#b77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;d77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 including both management and structural conservation practices1 after conservation practices2 and 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 data that may be used to evaluate new and emerging technologies and recommendations for ,state and regional applications of such new and emerging technologies2 and 2 and 7#d7 in clause 7iii71 as so redesignated1 by inserting for consideration under the streamlined process developed under section #abdb7;h77#c7 before the period at the end4 ,d ,conservation ,stewardship ,program #bcja4 ,conservation stewardship program ,section #abdj;,j7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 after paragraph 7#b712 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,cost-share payments for grassland enrolled in the conservation reserve program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide payments under the program for costs associated with planning1 design1 materials1 equipment1 installation1 labor1 management1 maintenance1 or training1 for the purpose of a wildlife corridor1 with respect to eligible land that is-- 7i7 enrolled in the conservation reserve program under section #abca7;d77#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 of ecological significance1 as described in section #abca7;d77#b77;,b77iii74 7,b7 ,limitation ,a producer shall not be eligible for payments under subparagraph 7,a7 for a conservation activity if the producer receives payments or other benefits for the same conservation activity on the same land under this title4 7,c7 ,emergency grazing and haying access preserved ,no priority resource concern1 practice1 or incentive pertaining to restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors on the acres described above will prevent or alter emergency grazing and haying access for grassland acres enrolled in the conservation reserve program4 4 #bcjb4 ,duties of the ,secretary 7a7 ,conservation stewardship payments ,section #abdj,l7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting before the period 7including increased costs associated with planning and adopting precision agriculture conservation activities and acquiring precision agriculture technology72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,minimum payment ,the amount of an annual payment under the program shall be not less than #d1jjj4 4 7b7 ,supplemental payments for resource-,conserving crop rotations and advanced grazing management ,section #abdj,l7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking and advanced grazing management and inserting 1 advanced grazing management1 and precision agriculture2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 precision agriculture conservation activities4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or advanced grazing management and inserting 1 advanced grazing management1 or precision agriculture conservation activities4 7c7 ,payment limitations ,section #abdj,l7f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;f77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #bcjc4 ,state assistance for soil health ,subchapter ,b of chapter #d of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abdj,l-#b4 ,state assistance for soil health 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible ,indian ,tribe ,the term eligible ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian ,tribe that is-- 7,a7 implementing a soil health program for the area over which the ,indian ,tribe has jurisdiction2 and 7,b7 meeting or exceeding performance measures established by the ,indian ,tribe for the soil health program4 7#b7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means a ,state that is-- 7,a7 implementing a soil health program for the ,state2 and 7,b7 meeting or exceeding performance measures established by the ,state for the soil health program4 7#c7 ,soil health program ,the term soil health program means a program to improve soil health on agricultural land that-- 7,a7 is broadly consistent with the soil health principles of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 technical assistance2 7ii7 financial assistance2 7iii7 on-farm research and demonstration2 7iv7 education1 outreach1 and training2 7v7 monitoring and evaluation2 or 7vi7 such other components as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,availability and purpose of grants ,for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall make grants to eligible ,states and eligible ,indian ,tribes for the purpose of improving soil health on agricultural lands through the implementation of ,state and ,tribal soil health programs4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible ,state or eligible ,indian ,tribe shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such a manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary shall require1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a description of performance measures to be used to evaluate the ,state or ,tribal soil health program and the results of any activities carried out using grant funds received under this section2 and 7,b7 an assurance that grant funds received under this section will supplement the expenditure of ,state or ,tribal funds in support of soil health1 rather than replace such funds4 7#b7 ,tribal option ,an ,indian ,tribe shall have the option1 at the sole discretion of the ,indian ,tribe1 to be incorporated into the application of an eligible ,state4 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,amount ,the amount of a grant to an eligible ,state or eligible ,indian ,tribe under this section for a fiscal year may not exceed the lower of-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj2 or 7,b7 as applicable-- 7i7 #ej percent of the cost of implementing the ,state soil health program in the fiscal year2 or 7ii7 #ge percent of the cost of implementing the ,tribal soil health program in the fiscal year4 7#b7 ,term ,a grant under this section shall be for #a year1 and may be renewed annually4 7e7 ,audits and reviews ,an eligible ,state or eligible ,indian ,tribe receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 for each year for which the ,state or ,indian ,tribe receives such a grant1 the results of an audit of the expenditures of the grant funds2 and 7#b7 at such intervals as the ,secretary shall establish1 a review and evaluation of the ,state or ,tribal soil health program4 7f7 ,effect of noncompliance ,if the ,secretary1 after reasonable notice to an eligible ,state or eligible ,indian ,tribe receiving a grant under this section1 finds that the ,state or ,indian ,tribe has failed to comply with the terms of the grant1 the ,secretary may disqualify1 for #a or more years1 the ,state or ,indian ,tribe from receipt of future grants under this section4 7g7 ,funding ,of the funds made available to carry out this subchapter1 #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be available in each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to carry out this section4 7h7 ,administration 7#a7 ,department ,the ,secretary may not use more than #c percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year for administrative expenses4 7#b7 ,states or ,indian ,tribes ,an eligible ,state or eligible ,indian ,tribe receiving a grant under this section may not use more than #g percent of the granted funds for a fiscal year for administrative expenses4 4 ,e ,other ,conservation ,programs #bdja4 ,conservation of private grazing land ,section #abdj,m7e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #bdjb4 ,feral swine eradication and control program 7a7 ,feral swine eradication and control program ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #abdj,m the following3 #abdj,n4 ,feral swine eradication and control program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a feral swine eradication and control program 7in this section referred to as the program7 to respond to the threat feral swine pose to agriculture1 native ecosystems1 and human and animal health4 7b7 ,duties of the ,secretary ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 study and assess the nature and extent of damage to the threatened areas caused by feral swine2 7#b7 develop methods to eradicate or control feral swine in the threatened areas2 7#c7 develop methods to restore damage caused by feral swine2 and 7#d7 provide financial assistance to agricultural producers in threatened areas4 7c7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary may provide financial assistance to agricultural producers under the program to implement methods to-- 7#a7 eradicate or control feral swine in the threatened areas2 and 7#b7 restore damage caused by feral swine4 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service coordinate for purposes of this section through ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a74 7e7 ,cost ,sharing 7#a7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the costs of activities under the program may not exceed #ge percent of the total costs of such activities4 7#b7 ,in-kind contributions ,the non-,federal share of the costs of activities under the program may be provided in the form of in-kind contributions of materials or services4 7f7 ,threatened area defined ,in this section1 the term threatened area means an area of a ,state in which feral swine have been identified as a threat to agriculture1 native ecosystems1 or human and animal health1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd1 and #aej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjca4 7#b7 ,distribution of funds ,of the funds made available under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #dj percent shall be allocated to the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service to carry out the program1 including the provision of financial assistance to producers for on-farm trapping and technology related to capturing and confining feral swine2 and 7,b7 #fj percent shall be allocated to the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service to carry out the program1 including the use of established1 and testing of innovative1 population reduction methods4 7#c7 ,limitation on administrative expenses ,not more than #aj percent of funds made available under this section may be used for administrative expenses of the program4 7h7 ,coordination and cooperation with a land-grant college or university 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall direct the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service to enter into a contract with #a or more land-grant colleges or universities to assist with the program in achieving its goals4 7#b7 ,eligible land-grant colleges and universities ,a land-grant college or university is eligible to enter into a contract under paragraph 7#a7 if such college or university-- 7,a7 has developed and implemented a system of evaluating damages from feral swine and effectiveness of control efforts in response to the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd72 7,b7 shows evidence of a strong working relationship with ,wildlife ,services in the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service2 and 7,c7 has maintained a ,state-funded1 non-,federal ,wildlife ,services program that has an active cooperative agreement with ,wildlife ,services in the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service within the structure of the ,land ,grant ,university ,system4 7#c7 ,role of the land-grant college or university ,a land-grant college or university that enters into a contract under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 as a condition on entering into such a contract1 assist the program by acting as a strategic1 neutral entity that is able to advance the program beyond the expertise of the ,department to achieve the stated goals of the program by-- 7,a7 identifying and carrying out research on novel methods of feral swine control and land remediation2 7,b7 assisting in establishing strategic areas for feral swine control based on data collected in response to the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah2 7,c7 coordinating and collaborating between field staff1 programmatic staff1 and research staff within the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service2 and 7,d7 establishing and consulting with the ,department on research goals and priorities in the program4 7#d7 ,funding ,funding made available under 7g77#b7 shall be available to fund activities under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,land-grant college or university defined ,in this subsection1 the term land-grant college or university has the meaning given the term land-grant colleges and universities in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc74 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #bdjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note7 is repealed4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah is amended by striking the item relating to section #bdjh4 #bdjc4 ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7a7 ,assistance to local organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c7;a7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7;a77 is amended by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g7 and inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 to provide technical and financial assistance for remedial actions in accordance with subsection 7c72 and 4 7#b7 ,assistance for remedial actions2 ,streamlining ,section #c of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,assistance for remedial actions 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a77#f71 the ,secretary may provide technical and financial assistance to local organizations for remedial actions for a completed work of improvement installed under this ,act with respect to which-- 7,a7 deterioration of a structural component of the work of improvement is occurring at an abnormal rate1 including situations in which such deterioration is due to a design deficiency or to site conditions that were unknown at the time of installation of the work of improvement2 7,b7 the planned service life of the work of improvement exceeds the service life of a structural component of such work of improvement2 or 7,c7 structural damage to such work of improvement1 or to a structural component of such work of improvement1 was caused by a storm event that exceeded the maximum storm event for which the work of improvement was designed4 7#b7 ,cost share ,financial assistance provided under this subsection shall be provided in accordance with the cost-share rate established in the agreement with the local organization for the work of improvement4 7d7 ,streamlining ,the ,secretary shall1 on an ongoing basis-- 7#a7 engage with relevant ,federal agencies to reduce or eliminate regulatory1 policy1 or procedural barriers to timely provision of assistance under this ,act2 7#b7 provide for streamlined procedures relating to coordination with other ,federal or ,state agencies for required reviews and permitting of projects pursuant to this ,act1 and ensure such procedures are commensurate with the size and scale of the projects2 7#c7 conduct an assessment of internal ,department of ,agriculture planning1 technical support1 and approvals to determine best practices to be used for the purpose of maximizing the decisionmaking authority of ,state conservationists with respect to approvals required for projects under this ,act2 and 7#d7 prioritize the use of agreements and contracting authorities under this ,act to provide funding to local organizations for the planning1 design1 and construction of works of improvement4 4 7b7 ,data ,section #ac of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaj7 is amended to read as follows3 #ac4 ,data 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall collect and maintain1 and make publicly available-- 7#a7 data1 on a national and ,state-by-,state basis1 concerning-- 7,a7 expenditures for the individual flood control and conservation measures for which assistance is provided under this ,act2 and 7,b7 the expected flood control or environmental 7including soil erosion7 benefits that will result from the implementation of such measures2 and 7#b7 data1 with respect to each project for which assistance is provided under this ,act1 concerning-- 7,a7 total allocated and expended funds for planning1 design1 construction1 remedial actions1 and rehabilitation2 and 7,b7 contracts and agreements entered into by the ,secretary with a local organization to provide services1 including-- 7i7 the services provided through such contracts and agreements2 7ii7 the total funds allocated to such contracts and agreements2 and 7iii7 any modifications or adjustments made to such contracts and agreements4 7b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not make publicly available under this section an agreement entered into with an individual landowner1 operator1 or occupier under this ,act1 or any disaggregated information that identifies such individual landowner1 operator1 or occupier4 4 7c7 ,rehabilitation of structural measures near1 at1 or past their evaluated life expectancy 7#a7 ,cost share assistance for rehabilitation ,section #ad7;b7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #fe percent and inserting #ij percent2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,relation to requirements of authorized projects ,a rehabilitation project for which assistance is provided under this section shall not be subject to-- 7,a7 the requirement under section #b that a project contain benefits directly related to agriculture1 including rural communities1 that account for at least #bj percent of the total benefits of the project2 or 7,b7 section #d7e74 4 7#b7 ,funding ,section #ad7;h77#b77;,e7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;h77#b77;,e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #bdjd4 ,emergency conservation program ,section #dja of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and other emergency conservation measures after fencing2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a payment to an agricultural producer under subsection 7a7 for the repair or replacement of fencing1 or for other emergency measures to rehabilitate farmland or to repair or replace a farmland or conservation structure1 the ,secretary shall give the agricultural producer the option of receiving-- 7,a7 before carrying out such replacement or rehabilitation1 not more than #ge percent of the payment for such replacement or rehabilitation1 which shall be based on the fair market value of the replacement or rehabilitation1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 before carrying out such repair1 not more than #ej percent of the payment for such repair1 which shall be based on the fair market value of the repair1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,new or emerging technologies ,repair or replacement of fencing under this section may include updating of fencing to new or emerging technology if such updating does not increase the cost of the repair or replacement4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,wildfires ,a wildfire that causes damage with respect to which a payment may be made under subsection 7a7 includes any wildfire that is not caused naturally1 including a wildfire that is caused by the ,federal ,government1 if the damage is caused by the spread of the fire due to natural causes4 4 #bdje4 ,emergency watershed program 7a7 ,floodplain easements ,section #djc7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,easement restoration ,the ,secretary is authorized to restore appropriate vegetative cover1 hydrological functions1 and other functions and values of the land subject to a floodplain easement acquired under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,easement maintenance ,the ,secretary is authorized to monitor1 maintain1 and enhance appropriate vegetative cover1 hydrological restoration measures1 and other restoration measures on land subject to a floodplain easement acquired under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,contracts and agreements ,in carrying out paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 enter into contracts with landowners2 and 7,b7 enter into agreements with ,states1 nongovernmental organizations1 and ,indian ,tribes4 7#d7 ,compatible use authority ,the ,secretary may authorize a landowner to carry out activities on land subject to a floodplain easement acquired under subsection 7a7 that are-- 7,a7 compatible uses necessary to carry out paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b72 or 7,b7 compatible economic uses 7including such activities as hunting and fishing1 managed timber harvest1 water management1 or periodic haying or grazing7 if such uses are consistent with the long-term protection of the floodplain functions and values for which the easement was acquired4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#e7 each place it appears4 7b7 ,level of restoration ,section #djc of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,level of restoration ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may undertake measures that increase the level of protection above that which would be necessary to address the immediate impairment of the watershed if the ,secretary determines that such restoration is in the best interest of the long-term health of the watershed and the long-term protection of the watershed from repetitive impairments4 4 #bdjf4 ,national agriculture flood vulnerability study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a national agriculture flood vulnerability report containing the results of a ,conservation ,effects ,assessment ,project assessment of flood risk on agricultural lands1 including-- 7#a7 an analysis of economic losses of crops and livestock resulting from flooding under different recurrence scenarios2 7#b7 an analysis of the downstream effects of mitigation activities carried out as part of a watershed management approach2 7#c7 an analysis of available ,federal and ,state data relating to flood risk1 as applicable to agricultural land1 including data relating to riverine flooding1 coastal flooding1 storm surge1 extreme precipitation1 and flash flooding2 and 7#d7 a description of ongoing producer-level conservation practices and broader government initiatives to manage the effects of flooding and flood risk within and across watersheds1 and recommendations for additional practices and initiatives to further address such effects and risk4 #bdjg4 ,study on environmental benefits of winter wheat as a cover crop ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives the results of a study on the environmental benefits of using winter wheat as a cover crop1 including use as a cover crop that is removed during harvest4 ,f ,funding and ,administration #beja4 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation 7a7 ,annual funding ,section #abda7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #b1ecj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7ii7 #b1gcj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7iii7 #c1acj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7iv7 #c1age1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7v7 #c1bee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca2 and 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the forest conservation easement program under subtitle ,i1 using1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,b7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7,c7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7,d7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7,e7 #fe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 7#f7 ,the regional conservation partnership program under subtitle ,j1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7,b7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7,c7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7,d7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7,e7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 4 7b7 ,regional equity ,section #abda7;e77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;e77#a77 is amended by striking subtitle ,i and inserting subtitle ,j4 7c7 ,acceptance and use of contributions for public-,private partnerships ,section #abda7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a77ii71 by inserting of before any terms2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 subtitle ,d 7except for subchapter ,b of chapter #a of such subtitle71 subtitle ,h1 subtitle ,i1 or subtitle ,j2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 or2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c74 7d7 ,report on program enrollments and assistance ,section #abda7;i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by striking section #abfe;,b7b77#b77;,b77ii7 and inserting section #abfe;,b7b77#b77;,a77iii74 #bejb4 ,delivery of technical assistance 7a7 ,definitions ,section #abdb7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,non-,federal certifying entity ,the term non-,federal certifying entity means a non-,federal entity1 an ,indian ,tribe1 or a ,state agency described in subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of subsection 7e77#d7 that has entered into an agreement under subsection 7e77#e77;,d74 4 7b7 ,purpose of technical assistance ,section #abdb7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;b77 is amended by inserting timely1 after consistent14 7c7 ,non-,federal assistance ,section #abdb7;d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;d77 is amended by inserting 7including private sector entities7 after ,department or non-,federal entities4 7d7 ,certification of third-,party providers ,section #abdb7;e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh and inserting ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#c77;,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ensure that persons 7including commercial entities1 nonprofit entities1 ,state or local governments or agencies1 and other ,federal agencies7 with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation planning1 watershed planning1 environmental engineering1 conservation practice design1 implementation1 and evaluation1 and any other technical skills determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 are eligible to become approved providers of the technical assistance2 2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,certification ,a third-party provider may be certified to provide technical assistance under this section only-- 7,a7 through a certification process administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7,b7 by a non-,federal entity 7other than a ,state agency or an ,indian ,tribe7 approved by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#e7 to certify a third-party provider2 7,c7 by an ,indian ,tribe approved by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#e7 to certify a third-party provider2 or 7,d7 by a ,state agency that-- 7i7 has statutory authority to certify1 administer1 or license professionals in one or more fields of natural resources1 agriculture1 or engineering2 and 7ii7 is approved by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#e7 to certify a third-party provider4 7#e7 ,non-,federal certifying entity 7,a7 ,establishment of approval process ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall establish a process to approve a non-,federal entity 7including a ,state agency and an ,indian ,tribe71 to become a non-,federal certifying entity4 7,b7 ,approval ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application by a non-,federal entity to certify third-party providers under this section1 the ,secretary shall make a decision on whether to approve such application4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration-- 7i7 the ability of the applicable non-,federal entity to assess the qualifications of a third-party provider and to certify third-party providers at scale2 7ii7 the experience of the applicable non-,federal entity in working with third-party providers and eligible participants2 7iii7 the expertise of the applicable non-,federal entity in the technical skills described in paragraph 7#c77;,a72 and 7iv7 such other qualifications as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,d7 ,agreement ,upon approving an application under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the non-,federal entity to become a non-,federal certifying entity4 7,e7 ,duties of non-,federal certifying entities ,in certifying third-party providers under this section1 a non-,federal certifying entity shall-- 7i7 assess the ability of a third-party provider to appropriately provide technical assistance to eligible participants for specified practices and conservation activities2 7ii7 provide training to ensure that a third-party provider is qualified to provide technical assistance upon certification by the non-,federal certifying entity2 and 7iii7 submit to the ,secretary1 in a timely manner1 information on-- 7,i7 each third-party provider certified by the non-,federal certifying entity1 for inclusion on the registry of certified third-party providers maintained by the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 each third-party provider the certification of which is withdrawn by the non-,federal certifying entity4 7#f7 ,timely decisions 7,a7 ,certification by ,secretary ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application from a third-party provider to be certified under the process described in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 for particular practices and conservation activities1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make a final decision with respect to such application2 and 7ii7 if the final decision is to certify the third-party provider1 include the name of the certified third-party provider on the registry of certified third-party providers maintained by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,certification by non-,federal certifying entity ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a notification from a non-,federal certifying entity that a third-party provider was certified1 pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#d71 for particular practices and conservation activities1 the ,secretary shall include the name of the certified third-party provider on the registry of certified third-party providers maintained by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,streamlined certification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall establish a streamlined process for the ,secretary and non-,federal certifying entities to use to certify under this section a third-party provider that has a relevant professional certification for particular practices and conservation activities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7e7 ,administration ,section #abdb7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking each of the programs specified in section #abda and inserting conservation programs administered by the ,secretary2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or a non-,federal certifying entity before under this section2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,update of certification process by the ,secretary ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 and periodically thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review the certification processes under paragraphs 7#d77;,a7 and 7#g7 of subsection 7e72 7,b7 make any adjustments considered necessary by the ,secretary to-- 7i7 increase the number of third-party providers delivering technical assistance2 and 7ii7 improve the quality of technical assistance delivered by third-party providers2 7,c7 conduct outreach to1 and receive input on the barriers for third-party providers to become certified under this section from-- 7i7 third-party providers that are1 or have been1 certified under this section2 and 7ii7 other interested parties associated with eligible participants2 and 7,d7 set a target rate of utilization of third-party providers to deliver technical assistance across all conservation programs administered by the ,secretary4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by inserting 7including maintenance7 after implementation2 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,payment amount 7,a7 ,in general ,for payments provided by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall determine payment amounts for technical assistance provided by third-party providers1 which shall be at rates equivalent to1 but that do not exceed1 the cost to the ,secretary of providing technical assistance directly to an eligible participant4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in determining payment amounts under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider specialized equipment1 frequency of site visits1 training1 travel and transportation1 and such other factors as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,exclusion ,a payment provided under subsection 7c77#c7 shall be excluded from calculations relating to any cost-sharing requirements of the applicable conservation program under which the payment was provided4 7#f7 ,transparency ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 and periodically thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available information on-- 7,a7 funds obligated to third-party providers through-- 7i7 contracts entered into between eligible participants and individual third-party providers2 and 7ii7 agreements with public and private sector entities to secure third-party technical assistance2 7,b7 the certification process under this section1 including-- 7i7 the number of third-party providers certified by the ,secretary2 7ii7 the number of non-,federal certifying entities approved by the ,secretary2 7iii7 the number of third-party providers certified by non-,federal certifying entities 7other than ,state agencies and ,indian ,tribes72 7iv7 the number of third-party providers certified by ,indian ,tribes2 7v7 the number of third-party providers certified by ,state agencies2 and 7vi7 the number of third-party providers certified through the streamlined certification process described in subsection 7e77#g72 7,c7 how third-party providers contribute to the quality and effectiveness of conservation practices implemented and adopted through conservation programs administered by the ,secretary1 and what improvements are needed2 and 7,d7 the target rate of utilization of third-party providers set under paragraph 7#c77;,d7 and how actual rate of utilization compares to the target rate4 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,soil health planning ,the ,secretary shall emphasize the use of third-party providers in providing technical assistance for soil health planning1 including planning related to the use of cover crops1 precision agriculture practices1 comprehensive nutrient management planning1 and other innovative plans4 4 7f7 ,review of conservation practice standards ,section #abdb7;h7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,review and inserting ,establishment and review2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 and at least every #e years thereafter1 complete a review of each conservation practice standard1 including engineering design specifications2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 evaluate opportunities to increase flexibility in conservation practice standards in a manner that integrates new and innovative technologies that provide equivalent or improved natural resource benefits compared to the standards in effect at the time of the review2 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 provide a process for public input on each conservation practice standard under such review1 including a process for consideration of ,state and local input2 7,f7 publicly post a summary of any input received under subparagraph 7,e7 and any decisions made relating to such input2 and 7,g7 revise any conservation practice standard based on the results of such review1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 and publish any such revised standard4 2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,process for establishment of interim and new conservation practice standards 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall develop a streamlined process under which the ,secretary shall establish interim conservation practice standards and new conservation practice standards4 7,b7 ,development ,in developing the streamlined process under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 ensure that the public can engage with the ,department of ,agriculture1 including by recommending interim conservation practice standards2 and 7ii7 establish-- 7,i7 the types of data1 metrics1 and other relevant information that are necessary for the establishment of interim conservation practice standards and new conservation practice standards2 7,,ii7 the process by which an interim conservation practice standard may become a new conservation practice standard2 and 7,,iii7 specific requirements for an expedited review of a new conservation practice for the purpose of establishing a new conservation practice standard for such practice4 7,c7 ,considerations ,in establishing an interim conservation practice standard or a new conservation practice standard under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 input from ,state technical committees on recommendations that identify innovations or advancements in conservation practices2 7ii7 technological advancements1 including advancements from projects developed under section #abdj;,h2 7iii7 ,state and local input in the form of-- 7,i7 recommendations for interim conservation practice standards2 and 7,,ii7 partnership-led proposals for new and innovative techniques to facilitate implementing agreements and grants under this title2 and 7iv7 input from native entities in the form of information relating to native traditional ecological knowledge that can inform conservation practice standards4 7,d7 ,innovative technology priority ,in reviewing conservation practice standards under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the review of interim conservation practice standards and new conservation practice standards that integrate innovative technologies1 including-- 7i7 precision agriculture technologies2 7ii7 biological fertilizers1 biostimulants1 enhanced efficiency fertilizers1 and other tools determined by the ,secretary to reduce nutrient loss2 7iii7 animal feed additives2 7iv7 perennial production systems1 including agroforestry and perennial forages and grain crops2 and 7v7 any other innovative technology1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall make available on a public website a detailed description of the process for recommending1 reviewing1 and establishing interim conservation practice standards and new conservation practice standards under this paragraph4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf2 and 7ii7 by striking a report on and inserting a report detailing2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking administrative and inserting streamlined2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 any other information the ,secretary determines useful to improve such streamlined process for reviewing and establishing conservation practice standards4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,office of ,conservation ,innovation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,office of the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service an ,office of ,conservation ,innovation 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,office7 which shall be under the direct supervision of the ,chief4 7,b7 ,duties ,the ,office shall-- 7i7 provide support to the ,chief in meeting the requirements of this subsection2 and 7ii7 encourage innovation in conservation practices through-- 7,i7 revisions of existing conservation practice standards2 7,,ii7 recommendations of interim conservation practice standards2 and 7,,iii7 recommendations of new conservation practice standards4 7,c7 ,staff ,the ,chief shall detail to the ,office not more than #f employees of the ,department of ,agriculture who are technical specialists that possess an understanding of conventional1 organic1 and other production techniques1 representing-- 7i7 agronomy and agroecology 7including soil health1 biological nutrient sources1 and compatible cover cropping systems72 7ii7 grazing lands ecology 7including rangeland1 pastureland1 and grazed forest land72 7iii7 animal husbandry 7including animal nutrition and feed management72 7iv7 water conservation1 drainage water management1 and irrigation engineering technology2 7v7 agricultural engineering 7including animal waste management1 energy1 and structural measures72 and 7vi7 forest ecology and agroforestry4 7#f7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall use funding from the annual appropriations for conservation operations of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service to carry out this subsection4 4 7g7 ,direct hire authority ,section #abdb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,,nrcs direct hire authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than sections #ccjc and #ccbh of such title71 qualified candidates1 as described in paragraph 7#b71 directly to positions within the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service that provide technical assistance under conservation programs administered by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,paragraph 7#a7 applies to a candidate who-- 7,a7 is qualified to provide the technical assistance described in paragraph 7#a71 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 meets qualification standards established by the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 4 7h7 ,addressing barriers to wildlife habitat connectivity ,section #abdb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,addressing barriers to wildlife habitat connectivity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 to the maximum extent practicable1 fully incorporate nonstructural methods to control livestock distribution1 such as virtual fencing1 into the conservation practice standards2 and 7,b7 provide for the appropriate range of conservation practices and resource mitigation measures available to landowners using nonstructural methods described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,availability of adequate technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall ensure that adequate technical assistance is available for the implementation of-- 7,a7 nonstructural methods described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 other practices that support wildlife habitat connectivity through ,federal conservation programs4 4 #bejc4 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs 7a7 ,tenant protections ,section #abdd7;d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;d77 is amended by striking ,i4 and inserting ,j44 7b7 ,acreage limitations ,section #abdd7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not enroll more than #be percent of the cropland in any county in the conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d and wetland reserve easements under section #abfe;,c4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end and inserting or2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking classes ,,iv and inserting classes ,,iii4 7c7 ,review and guidance for practice costs and payment rates 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abdd7;j77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;j77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 and not later than ,october #a of each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall and inserting ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which the ,secretary shall annually2 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 review1 with respect to each ,state1 the actual practice costs and rates of payments 7or1 where actual practice costs and rates of payments are not available1 estimates of such practice costs and rates7 made to producers pursuant to programs under this title for practices on eligible land2 and 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 accounts for the variability in costs of implementing practices on eligible land under this title2 and 2 and 7iv7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking regional1 ,state1 and and inserting ,state and4 7#b7 ,guidance2 review ,section #abdd7;j77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;j77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking estimates for2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 monitoring for and identifying significant variability in practice costs in each year2 and 2 and 7iv7 in clause 7iii71 as so redesignated1 by inserting and1 when appropriate1 adopting any recommendations made by such ,state technical committee after that ,state4 7#c7 ,effect on existing contracts ,section #abdd7;j7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;j77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,effect on existing contracts ,in order to provide rates of payments that are commensurate with the costs of implementing practices pursuant to programs under this title1 the ,secretary shall establish processes and procedures for updating rates of payments under a contract or agreement in effect under this title to reflect the appropriate practice costs and rates of payments determined under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 for the year in which the practice is implemented4 4 7d7 ,source water protection through targeting of agricultural practices ,section #abdd7n7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7n77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking the and at the end2 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 identify in each ,state a source water protection coordinator who shall be responsible for coordinating such collaboration with community water systems under this subsection2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 and inserting under subparagraph 7,a77iii72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,publicly available information ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall make publicly available-- 7,a7 an annual report that details-- 7i7 for each local priority area identified under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7-- 7,i7 the conservation programs under which assistance is provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7,,ii7 the practices implemented pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,iii7 the number of contracts and acres devoted to such practices2 7ii7 for each conservation program administered by the ,secretary-- 7,i7 the amount of funds obligated and expended for practices implemented pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,ii7 information regarding the status of compliance with paragraph 7#c72 and 7iii7 the practices1 by ,state1 that are receiving increased incentives and higher payment rates under paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii72 and 7,b7 through an interactive map1 aggregated data detailed under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7e7 ,encouragement of habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,encouragement of habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors ,in carrying out any conservation program administered by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may1 as appropriate1 encourage the use of conservation practices that support the development1 restoration1 and maintenance of habitat connectivity and wildlife corridors4 4 ,g ,agricultural ,conservation ,easement ,program #bfja4 ,definitions ,section #abfe;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 as so redesignated1 by amending clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7i7 that is subject to a pending offer for purchase of an agricultural land easement from an eligible entity2 4 #bfjb4 ,agricultural land easements 7a7 ,availability of assistance ,section #abfe;,b7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking in eligible land2 and inserting on eligible land2 and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7iv72 and and inserting 7iii742 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,cost-,share assistance 7#a7 ,scope of assistance available ,section #abfe;,b7b77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,federal share 7i7 ,in general ,an agreement described in paragraph 7#d7 shall provide for a ,federal share determined by the ,secretary of an amount not to exceed #fe percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement1 as determined by the ,secretary using-- 7,i7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice2 7,,ii7 an areawide market analysis or survey2 or 7,,iii7 another industry-approved method4 7ii7 ,socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers exception ,in the case of eligible land with respect to which a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher holds an ownership interest of not less than #ej percent1 the ,secretary may provide an amount not to exceed #ij percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement4 7iii7 ,grasslands exception ,in the case of grassland of special environmental significance1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may provide an amount not to exceed #ge percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by amending clause 7i7 to read as follows3 7i7 ,in general ,under the agreement1 the eligible entity shall provide a non-,federal share that is equivalent to the remainder of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement not provided by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a74 2 7ii7 by striking clause 7ii72 7iii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii72 and 7iv7 in clause 7ii71 as so redesignated1 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subparagraph and inserting paragraph2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,lower cost-share option 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#d77;,c77v71 an eligible entity may elect to enter into an agreement under paragraph 7#d7 in which the terms and conditions of an agricultural land easement funded under the agreement do not include a right of enforcement for the ,secretary if the eligible entity agrees to a ,federal share that does not exceed #be percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement1 as determined by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,minimum terms and conditions ,under an agreement described in clause 7i71 an eligible entity shall be authorized to use its own terms and conditions for agricultural land easements so long as the ,secretary determines such terms and conditions-- 7,i7 are consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7,,ii7 permit effective enforcement of the conservation purposes of such easements4 7iii7 ,entity enforcement ,under an agreement described in clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall require the terms and conditions for the agricultural land easement to include a right of enforcement for the eligible entity4 7iv7 ,cash contribution ,under an agreement described in clause 7i71 the eligible entity shall provide cash resources in an amount that is not less than #ej percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement1 as determined by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7#b7 ,evaluation and ranking of applications ,section #abfe;,b7b77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,pooling of applications ,the ,secretary may evaluate and rank applications submitted by eligible entities for the purchase of agricultural land easements from landowners who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers separately from applications submitted for the purchase of agricultural land easements from other landowners4 4 7#c7 ,agreements with eligible entities ,section #abfe;,b7b77#d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#d77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7iii72 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 as so redesignated1 by striking the and at the end2 7iv7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 22 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 include a right of enforcement for the ,secretary that-- 7,i7 may be used only if the terms and conditions of the easement are not enforced by the eligible entity2 and 7,,ii7 does not extend to a right of inspection unless-- 7aa7 7,,aa7 the holder of the easement fails to provide monitoring reports in a timely manner2 or 7,,bb7 the ,secretary has a reasonable and articulable belief that the terms and conditions of the easement have been violated2 and 7bb7 prior to the inspection1 the ,secretary notifies the eligible entity and the landowner of the inspection and provides a reasonable opportunity for the eligible entity and the landowner to participate in the inspection2 and 7vi7 include a right of the ,secretary to require the transfer of the easement to a different eligible entity if the eligible entity that holds the easement ceases to exist or is no longer eligible to participate in the program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i77ff71 by striking 7v7 and inserting 7iv72 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the and at the end2 7ii7 in subclause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by inserting at the end the following3 7iv7 do not conflict with any minimum terms or conditions under subparagraph 7,c7 that may be required4 4 7#d7 ,certification of eligible entities ,section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking under which the ,secretary may and inserting 1 to minimize administrative burdens on the ,secretary and recognize the ability of experienced eligible entities to administer easements with minimal oversight by the ,secretary1 under which the ,secretary shall2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting 1 and modify1 after entity to use2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking #aj and inserting #e2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the or at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking #aj and inserting #e2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 is an eligible entity not described in clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 that has-- 7,i7 acquired not fewer than #aj agricultural land easements under the program or any predecessor program2 and 7,,ii7 successfully met the responsibilities of the eligible entity under the applicable agreements with the ,secretary1 as determined by the ,secretary1 relating to agricultural land easements that the eligible entity has acquired under the program or any predecessor program4 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in the header1 by striking ,review and revision and inserting ,review and revocation2 7ii7 in the header of clause 7i7 by striking ,review and inserting ,certified entity review2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,easement review ,the ,secretary shall establish and conduct an annual quality review process to-- 7,i7 review a sample set of easements acquired by certified eligible entities2 7,,ii7 ensure the integrity of the easement acquisition process under this section2 7,,iii7 establish and enforce a process for corrective actions2 and 7,,iv7 provide for a waiver of successive easement reviews based on demonstrated compliance4 4 #bfjc4 ,wetland reserve easements 7a7 ,easements ,section #abfe;,c7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by striking tribes and inserting ,tribes and landowners who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c77;,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,pooling of applications ,the ,secretary may evaluate and rank offers from landowners who are socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers separately from offers from other landowners4 4 7b7 ,easement restoration ,section #abfe;,c7c77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7c77#a77 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7g74 7c7 ,easement stewardship ,section #abfe;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7g7 as subsections 7e7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c71 the following3 7d7 ,easement stewardship 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide financial assistance to owners of eligible land enrolled under this section for the repair1 necessary maintenance1 and enhancement activities described in the wetland reserve easement plan developed for the eligible land under subsection 7g77#a74 7#b7 ,evaluation of stewardship need ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 regularly assess land enrolled under this section to identify maintenance and management needs1 including any needed repair or enhancement of existing structural practices1 in accordance with the applicable wetland reserve easement plan2 7,b7 consistent with the purposes of the program1 create1 execute1 and update as necessary based on the assessments carried out under subparagraph 7,a71 a stewardship strategy for-- 7i7 prioritizing and addressing the needs identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 projecting the amount of annual funding needed for financial and technical assistance to address such needs2 and 7,c7 establish a #e-year schedule to address such needs4 7#c7 ,payments ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make payments in an amount that is not more than #ajj percent of the eligible costs1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7,a7 an inventory of the existing stewardship needs of all wetland reserve easements1 based on the assessments carried out under paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 the stewardship strategy created under paragraph 7#b77;,b72 7,c7 the amounts the ,secretary plans to allocate to address such stewardship needs1 based on projections made pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii72 and 7,d7 the planned use of compatible uses under subsection 7b77#e77;,c71 contracts or agreements under subsection 7e77#b71 or wetland reserve easement plans under subsection 7g77#a7 to ensure that each such stewardship need is addressed4 4 7d7 ,assistance ,subsection 7e7 of section #abfe;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c71 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the header1 by striking ,technical assistance and inserting ,assistance2 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,contracts or agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts or agreements with a ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency1 a nongovernmental organization1 an ,indian ,tribe1 or a private entity to carry out necessary restoration1 enhancement1 maintenance1 repair1 assessment1 or monitoring of a wetland reserve easement if the ,secretary determines that the contract or agreement will advance the purposes of the program4 4 7e7 ,wetland reserve enhancement option ,subsection 7f7 of section #abfe;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c71 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,funding ,of the funds made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #ae percent to carry out this subsection4 4 #bfjd4 ,administration 7a7 ,subordination1 exchange1 modification1 and termination ,section #abfe;,d7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;d7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,modification and exchange of interest in land 7,a7 ,modification 7i7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may approve a modification of any interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 either directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 under the program if the ,secretary determines that the modification-- 7,i7 will support the long-term agricultural viability of the applicable farm or ranch operation and the conservation values of the applicable easement2 7,,ii7 will result in equal or increased conservation values2 7,,iii7 is consistent with the original intent of the easement2 7,,iv7 is consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7,v7 is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program1 including correcting errors1 exercising reserved rights1 and increasing flexibility to recognize changes in water availability or administration4 7ii7 ,limitation ,in modifying an interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary may not1 except in the case of a modification that includes a change to an easement to add acreage1 increase any payment to an eligible entity4 7iii7 ,,nepa compliance ,an action taken pursuant to this subparagraph may not be considered a major ,federal action under section #ajb7b77;,c7 of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c774 7,b7 ,exchange 7i7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may approve an exchange of any interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 either directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 under the program if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,i7 no reasonable alternative exists and the effect on the interest in land is avoided or minimized to the extent practicable2 and 7,,ii7 the exchange-- 7aa7 results in equal or increased conservation values2 7bb7 results in equal or greater economic value to the ,united ,states2 7cc7 is consistent with the original intent of the easement2 7dd7 is consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7ee7 is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program4 7ii7 ,limitation ,in exchanging an interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary may not increase any payment to an eligible entity4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,de minimis adjustments 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may make de minimis adjustments to any interest in land1 or a portion of such interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 under the program if the adjustment-- 7i7 furthers the practical administration of the program2 and 7ii7 is not a subordination1 modification1 exchange1 or termination1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,types of de minimis adjustments ,de minimis adjustments made under this paragraph may include title corrections and other minor adjustments1 including-- 7i7 typographical error corrections2 7ii7 minor changes in legal descriptions as a result of survey or mapping errors2 7iii7 the transfer of an interest of an eligible entity to another eligible entity2 7iv7 changes to a building envelope boundary2 7v7 relocation of easement access2 7vi7 authorization of temporary work areas not associated with other easement administration actions2 and 7vii7 other adjustments determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,modification of eligible entity terms and conditions ,an eligible entity shall be authorized to modify a term or condition of an agricultural land easement that is the subject of an agreement entered into under section #abfe;,b7b77#d77;,a7 if such modification does not conflict with any minimum term or condition required by the ,secretary under such section4 4 7b7 ,adjusted gross income 7#a7 ,exemption ,section #abfe;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;,d7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,adjusted gross income exemption ,the adjusted gross income limitation described in section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 shall not apply to any payment or other assistance under this subtitle4 4 7#b7 ,calculation ,section #ajja;,d7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,exception for compensation under ,,acep ,for purposes of this subsection1 the adjusted gross income of a person or legal entity that is a landowner of eligible land 7as defined in section #abfe;,a7 shall not include any income received as compensation for the acquisition of an agricultural land easement or a wetland reserve easement on that eligible land under subtitle ,h of title ,,xii4 4 ,h ,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program #bgja4 ,forest conservation easement program ,title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subtitle ,i 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga et seq47 as subtitle ,j2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subtitle ,h 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe et seq47 the following3 ,i ,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program #abfg4 ,establishment and purposes 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a forest conservation easement program for the conservation and restoration of eligible land and natural resources through the acquisition of conservation easements or other interests in land4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program are-- 7#a7 to protect the viability and sustainability of working forest land1 and related conservation values of eligible land1 by limiting the negative effects of nonforest land uses of such land2 7#b7 to protect and enhance forest ecosystem and landscape functions and values2 7#c7 to promote the restoration1 protection1 and improvement of habitat of species that are threatened1 endangered1 or otherwise at risk2 and 7#d7 to carry out the purposes and functions of the healthy forests reserve program established under title ,v of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq471 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section4 #abfg;,a4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,acreage owned by an ,indian ,tribe ,the term acreage owned by an ,indian ,tribe means-- 7,a7 land that is held in trust by the ,united ,states for ,indian ,tribes or individual ,indians2 7,b7 land1 the title to which is held by ,indian ,tribes or individual ,indians subject to ,federal restrictions against alienation or encumbrance2 7,c7 land that is subject to rights of use1 occupancy1 and benefit of certain ,indian ,tribes2 7,d7 land that is held in fee title by an ,indian ,tribe2 7,e7 land that is owned by a native corporation formed under-- 7i7 section #ag of the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicd 7commonly known as the ,indian ,reorganization ,act7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eabd72 or 7ii7 section #h of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjg72 and 7,f7 a combination of #a or more types of land described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an agency of ,state or local government or an ,indian ,tribe 7including a land resource council established under ,state law72 or 7,b7 an organization that is-- 7i7 organized for1 and at all times since the formation of the organization has been operated principally for1 #a or more of the conservation purposes specified in clause 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 or 7iv7 of section #agj7;h77#d77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7ii7 an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of that ,code that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 or 7iii7 described in-- 7,i7 paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #eji7;a7 of that ,code2 or 7,,ii7 section #eji7;a77#c7 of that ,code and is controlled by an organization described in section #eji7;a77#b7 of that ,code4 7#c7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means private land or acreage owned by an ,indian ,tribe-- 7,a7 that is-- 7i7 forest land2 or 7ii7 being restored to forest land2 7,b7 in the case of a forest land easement-- 7i7 the enrollment of which would protect working forests and related conservation values by conserving land2 or 7ii7 the protection of which will further a ,state or local policy consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7,c7 in the case of a forest reserve easement1 the enrollment of which will maintain1 restore1 enhance1 or otherwise measurably-- 7i7 increase the likelihood of recovery of a species that is listed as endangered or threatened under section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 or 7ii7 improve the well-being of a species that is-- 7,i7 not listed as endangered or threatened under that section2 and 7,,ii7 7aa7 a candidate for that listing1 a ,state-listed species1 or a special concern species2 or 7bb7 designated as a species of greatest conservation need by a ,state wildlife action plan4 7#d7 ,forest land easement ,the term forest land easement means an easement or other interest in eligible land that-- 7,a7 is conveyed to an eligible entity for the purpose of protecting natural resources and the forest nature of the eligible land2 and 7,b7 permits the landowner the right to continue working forest production and related uses1 consistent with an applicable forest management plan4 7#e7 ,forest management plan ,the term forest management plan means-- 7,a7 a forest stewardship plan described in section #e7;f7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;a7f772 7,b7 another plan approved by the applicable ,state forester or ,state forestry agency2 7,c7 a plan developed under a third-party certification system determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 or 7,d7 another plan determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,forest reserve easement ,the term forest reserve easement means an easement or other interest in eligible land that-- 7,a7 is conveyed to the ,secretary for the purpose of protecting natural resources and the forest nature of the eligible land2 and 7,b7 permits the landowner the right to continue working forest production and related uses consistent with the applicable forest reserve easement plan developed under section #abfg;,c7c77#a77;,a74 7#g7 ,program ,the term program means the forest conservation easement program established under this subtitle4 7#h7 ,socially disadvantaged forest landowner ,the term socially disadvantaged forest landowner means a forest landowner who is a member of a socially disadvantaged group 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a7774 #abfg;,b4 ,forest land easements 7a7 ,availability of assistance ,the ,secretary shall facilitate and provide funding for-- 7#a7 the purchase by eligible entities of forest land easements on eligible land2 7#b7 the development of a forest management plan2 and 7#c7 technical assistance to implement this section4 7b7 ,cost-,share assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall protect working forests1 and related conservation values of eligible land1 through cost-share assistance to eligible entities for purchasing forest land easements4 7#b7 ,scope of assistance available 7,a7 ,federal share 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an agreement described in paragraph 7#d7 shall provide for a ,federal share of #ej percent of the fair market value of the forest land easement1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,exception ,an agreement described in paragraph 7#d7 may provide for a ,federal share of not more than #ge percent of the fair market value of a forest land easement in the case of eligible land that is-- 7,i7 a forest of special environmental significance1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 owned by a socially disadvantaged forest landowner4 7,b7 ,non-,federal share 7i7 ,in general ,under an agreement described in paragraph 7#d71 the eligible entity shall provide a non-,federal share that is equivalent to the remainder of the fair market value of the forest land easement not provided by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,permissible forms ,the non-,federal share provided by an eligible entity under this paragraph may comprise-- 7,i7 cash resources2 7,,ii7 a charitable donation or qualified conservation contribution 7as defined in section #agj7;h7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 from the private forest landowner from which the forest land easement will be purchased2 7,,iii7 costs associated with securing a deed to the forest land easement1 including the cost of appraisal1 survey1 inspection1 and title2 and 7,,iv7 other costs1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,determination of fair market value ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of a forest land easement using-- 7i7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice2 7ii7 an areawide market analysis or survey2 or 7iii7 another industry-approved method4 7#c7 ,evaluation and ranking of applications 7,a7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish evaluation and ranking criteria to maximize the benefit of ,federal investment under the program4 7,b7 ,priority ,in evaluating applications under the program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an application for the purchase of a forest land easement-- 7i7 that maintains the viability of a working forest1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 on eligible land for which a forest management plan has been developed at the time of application4 7,c7 ,considerations ,in establishing the criteria under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall emphasize support for-- 7i7 protecting working forests and related conservation values of eligible land2 7ii7 reducing fragmentation of forest land2 and 7iii7 maximizing the areas protected from conversion to nonforest uses4 7#d7 ,agreements with eligible entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with eligible entities to stipulate the terms and conditions under which the eligible entity is permitted to use cost-share assistance provided under this section4 7,b7 ,length of agreements ,an agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for a term that is not less than #c1 but not more than #e1 years1 unless the ,secretary determines that a longer term is justified4 7,c7 ,minimum terms and conditions ,an eligible entity shall be authorized to use its own terms and conditions for forest land easements so long as the ,secretary determines such terms and conditions-- 7i7 are consistent with-- 7,i7 the purposes of the program2 and 7,,ii7 the forestry activities to be conducted on the eligible land2 7ii7 permit effective enforcement of the conservation purposes of the forest land easements2 7iii7 include a requirement to implement a forest management plan on eligible land subject to a forest land easement2 7iv7 include a limit on the impervious surfaces to be allowed that is consistent with the forestry activities to be conducted2 and 7v7 include a right of enforcement for the ,secretary that-- 7,i7 may be used only if the terms and conditions of the forest land easement are not enforced by the eligible entity2 and 7,,ii7 does not extend to a right of inspection unless-- 7aa7 7,,aa7 the holder of the forest land easement fails to provide monitoring reports in a timely manner2 or 7,,bb7 the ,secretary has a reasonable and articulable belief that the terms and conditions of the forest land easement have been violated2 and 7bb7 prior to the inspection1 the ,secretary notifies the eligible entity and the landowner of the inspection and provides a reasonable opportunity for the eligible entity and the landowner to participate in the inspection4 7,d7 ,additional permitted terms and conditions ,an eligible entity may include terms and conditions for a forest land easement that-- 7i7 are intended to keep the eligible land subject to the forest land easement in active forest management1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 allow subsurface mineral development on the eligible land subject to the forest land easement and in accordance with applicable ,state law if1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7,i7 the subsurface mineral development-- 7aa7 has a limited and localized impact2 7bb7 does not harm the forest use and conservation values of the eligible land subject to the forest land easement2 7cc7 does not materially alter or affect the existing topography2 7dd7 complies with a subsurface mineral development plan that-- 7,,aa7 includes a plan for the remediation of impacts to the forest use and conservation values of the eligible land subject to the forest land easement2 and 7,,bb7 is approved by the ,secretary prior to the initiation of mineral development activity2 7ee7 is not accomplished by any surface mining method2 7ff7 is within the impervious surface limits of the forest land easement under subparagraph 7,c77iv72 and 7gg7 uses practices and technologies that minimize the duration and intensity of impacts to the forest use and conservation values of the eligible land subject to the forest land easement2 and 7,,ii7 each area impacted by the subsurface mineral development is reclaimed and restored by the holder of the mineral rights at cessation of operation2 and 7iii7 include other relevant activities relating to the forest land easement1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,substitution of qualified projects ,an agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall allow1 upon mutual agreement of the parties1 substitution of qualified projects that are identified at the time of the proposed substitution4 7,f7 ,effect of violation ,if a violation of a term or condition of an agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 occurs-- 7i7 the ,secretary may terminate the agreement2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary may require the eligible entity to refund all or part of any payments received by the eligible entity under the program1 with interest on the payments as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,forest management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,if the eligible land does not have a forest management plan at the time of application1 prior to the acquisition of the forest land easement the landowner shall develop1 in partnership with the eligible entity1 a forest management plan for the land subject to the forest land easement4 7,b7 ,reimbursement ,the ,secretary may reimburse the landowner for the cost of the development of a forest management plan for eligible land enrolled under this section4 7c7 ,method of enrollment ,the ,secretary shall enroll eligible land under this section through the use of-- 7#a7 permanent easements2 or 7#b7 easements for the maximum duration allowed under applicable ,state laws4 7d7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 on request1 to assist in compliance with the terms and conditions of forest land easements4 #abfg;,c4 ,forest reserve easements 7a7 ,availability of assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide assistance to owners of eligible land to restore1 protect1 and enhance eligible land through-- 7#a7 forest reserve easements and related forest reserve easement plans2 and 7#b7 technical assistance to implement this section4 7b7 ,easements 7#a7 ,method of enrollment 7,a7 ,authorized methods ,the ,secretary shall enroll eligible land under this section-- 7i7 through the use of-- 7,i7 permanent easements2 7,,ii7 #cj-year easements2 and 7,,iii7 easements for the maximum duration allowed under applicable ,state laws2 and 7ii7 in the case of acreage owned by an ,indian ,tribe1 through the use of-- 7,i7 #cj-year contracts 7the compensation for which shall be equivalent to the compensation for #cj-year easements72 or 7,,ii7 permanent easements4 7,b7 ,limitation ,not more than #aj percent of amounts made available to carry out this section in a fiscal year may be used for #cj-year easements under this section4 7#b7 ,evaluation and ranking of offers 7,a7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish evaluation and ranking criteria for offers from landowners under this section4 7,b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall give priority to the enrollment of eligible land under this section that provides the greatest conservation benefit to-- 7i7 primarily1 species listed as endangered or threatened under section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 and 7ii7 secondarily1 species that are-- 7,i7 not listed as endangered or threatened under that section2 and 7,,ii7 7aa7 candidates for that listing1 ,state-listed species1 or special concern species2 or 7bb7 designated as species of greatest conservation need by a ,state wildlife action plan4 7,c7 ,other considerations ,the ,secretary may give additional consideration to eligible land the enrollment under this section of which will-- 7i7 improve biological diversity2 7ii7 restore native forest ecosystems2 7iii7 conserve forest land that provides habitat for species described in subparagraph 7,b72 7iv7 reduce fragmentation of forest land2 and 7v7 increase carbon sequestration4 7#c7 ,terms and conditions of easements 7,a7 ,in general ,a forest reserve easement shall include terms and conditions that-- 7i7 are consistent with the purposes of the program and the forestry activities to be conducted on the eligible land2 7ii7 are consistent with the management objectives of the owner of the eligible land and the implementation of the forest reserve easement plan developed under subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 7iii7 permit effective enforcement of the conservation purposes of the forest reserve easements2 7iv7 provide for the efficient and effective establishment or enhancement of forest ecosystem functions and values2 and 7v7 include such additional provisions as the ,secretary determines are desirable to carry out the program or facilitate the practical administration of the program4 7,b7 ,requested terms and conditions ,an owner of eligible land may request that a term or condition be included in a forest reserve easement1 and the ,secretary may include such term or condition1 if it-- 7i7 is consistent with the management objectives of the owner of the eligible land and the implementation of the forest reserve easement plan developed under subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 does not conflict with any terms or conditions included under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,permanent easements ,in the case of eligible land enrolled in a permanent easement under this section1 the ,secretary shall pay the owner of the eligible land an amount equal to the difference between1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 the fair market value of the eligible land before the enrollment in the permanent easement2 and 7ii7 the fair market value of the eligible land as encumbered by the permanent easement4 7,b7 ,other ,the ,secretary shall pay the owner of eligible land enrolled under this section in a #cj-year contract1 a #cj-year easement1 or an easement for the maximum duration allowed under applicable ,state laws1 not less than #ej percent1 and not more than #ge percent1 of the compensation that would be paid under subparagraph 7,a7 if the land were being enrolled in a permanent easement4 7,c7 ,determination of fair market value ,the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of eligible land for purposes of this paragraph using the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice or another industry-approved method4 7c7 ,easement restoration and management 7#a7 ,forest reserve easement plan 7,a7 ,in general ,land enrolled in a forest reserve easement shall be subject to a forest reserve easement plan1 to be developed jointly by the landowner and the ,secretary1 that describes such activities to be carried out on the land as are necessary to restore1 maintain1 and enhance habitat for species described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,practices and measures ,a forest reserve easement plan developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall require implementation of such practices and measures as are necessary to accomplish the activities described in the plan under such subparagraph1 which may include-- 7i7 vegetative management and silviculture practices2 7ii7 structural practices and measures2 7iii7 practices to increase carbon sequestration2 7iv7 practices to improve biological diversity2 and 7v7 other practices and measures1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,financial assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide financial assistance to owners of eligible land to carry out the activities1 practices1 and measures described in the forest reserve easement plan developed for the eligible land under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,payments ,with respect to financial assistance provided under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall pay-- 7i7 in the case of a forest reserve easement plan for eligible land enrolled in a permanent easement1 an amount that is not more than #ajj percent of the eligible costs described in subparagraph 7,c71 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 in the case of a forest reserve easement plan for eligible land enrolled in a #cj-year contract1 a #cj-year easement1 or an easement for the maximum duration allowed under applicable ,state laws1 an amount that is not less than #ej percent1 and not more than #ge percent1 of the eligible costs described in subparagraph 7,c71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,eligible costs ,costs eligible for payments under this paragraph are the costs of activities1 practices1 and measures referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 that are associated with the restoration or enhancement of the habitat conditions specified for the applicable species in the forest reserve easement plan4 7,d7 ,timing of payments ,payments under this paragraph shall be made-- 7i7 only on a determination by the ,secretary that an activity1 practice1 or measure described in subparagraph 7,c7 has been established in compliance with appropriate standards and specifications1 which determination shall be made as soon as practicable after establishment2 and 7ii7 as soon as possible after such determination is made4 7,e7 ,limitations ,financial assistance provided by the ,secretary under this paragraph to an owner of eligible land may not exceed #ejj1jjj per easement or contract4 7d7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to owners of eligible land technical assistance to assist the owners in-- 7,a7 developing a forest reserve easement plan2 and 7,b7 complying with the terms and conditions of a forest reserve easement1 including the implementation of a forest reserve easement plan4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts with private entities or agreements with a ,state1 nongovernmental organization1 or ,indian ,tribe to provide technical assistance described in paragraph 7#a71 if the ,secretary determines that the contract or agreement will advance the purposes of the program4 7e7 ,protections and measures 7#a7 ,protections ,in the case of a landowner who enrolls eligible land in a forest reserve easement1 and whose conservation activities under the forest reserve easement plan developed for such land result in a net conservation benefit for a species described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 the ,secretary shall make available to the landowner safe harbor or similar assurances and protection under-- 7,a7 section #g7;b77#d7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;b77#d772 or 7,b7 section #aj7;a77#a7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeci7;a77#a774 7#b7 ,measures ,if protection under paragraph 7#a7 requires the taking of measures that are in addition to the measures covered by the forest reserve easement plan developed for the eligible land1 the cost of the additional measures1 and the cost of any permit1 shall be considered costs eligible for payments under subsection 7c77#b74 7f7 ,administration 7#a7 ,delegation of easement administration 7,a7 ,federal and ,state agencies ,the ,secretary may delegate any of the management1 monitoring1 and enforcement responsibilities of the ,secretary under this section to other ,federal or ,state agencies that have the appropriate authority1 expertise1 and resources necessary to carry out those delegated responsibilities4 7,b7 ,conservation organizations ,the ,secretary may delegate any of the management responsibilities of the ,secretary under this section to a nonprofit conservation organization if the ,secretary determines the organization has the appropriate expertise and resources necessary to carry out those delegated responsibilities4 7#b7 ,involvement by other agencies and organizations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may consult with-- 7,a7 private forest landowners2 7,b7 other ,federal agencies2 7,c7 ,state forestry agencies2 7,d7 ,state fish and wildlife agencies2 7,e7 ,state environmental quality agencies2 7,f7 other ,state conservation agencies2 and 7,g7 nonprofit conservation organizations4 #abfg;,d4 ,administration 7a7 ,ineligible land ,the ,secretary shall not use amounts made available to carry out the program for the purposes of acquiring an easement on-- 7#a7 land owned by a ,federal agency1 other than such land that is acreage owned by an ,indian ,tribe2 7#b7 land owned in fee title by a ,state1 including an agency or a subdivision of a ,state1 or a unit of local government2 7#c7 land subject to an easement or deed restriction that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 provides similar protection as would be provided by enrollment in the program2 or 7#d7 land the enrollment in the program of which would undermine the purposes of the program due to on-site or off-site conditions1 such as risk of hazardous substances1 permitted or existing rights of way1 infrastructure development1 or adjacent land uses4 7b7 ,subordination1 exchange1 modification1 and termination 7#a7 ,subordination ,the ,secretary may subordinate any interest in eligible land1 or portion of such an interest1 administered by the ,secretary 7including for the purposes of utilities and energy transmission services7 directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation under the program if the ,secretary determines that the subordination-- 7,a7 increases conservation values or has a limited negative effect on conservation values2 7,b7 minimally affects the acreage subject to the interest in eligible land2 and 7,c7 is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program4 7#b7 ,modification and exchange of interest in land 7,a7 ,modification 7i7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may approve a modification of any interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 either directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 under the program if the ,secretary determines that the modification-- 7,i7 will support the viability and sustainability of working forests and the conservation values of the applicable easement2 7,,ii7 will result in equal or increased conservation values2 7,,iii7 is consistent with the original intent of the easement2 7,,iv7 is consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7,v7 is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program1 including correcting errors and exercising reserved rights4 7ii7 ,limitation ,in modifying an interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary may not1 except in the case of a modification that includes a change to an easement to add acreage1 increase any payment to an eligible entity4 7,b7 ,exchange 7i7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may approve an exchange of any interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 either directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 under the program if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,i7 no reasonable alternative exists and the effect on the interest in land is avoided or minimized to the extent practicable2 and 7,,ii7 the exchange-- 7aa7 results in equal or increased conservation values2 7bb7 results in equal or greater economic value to the ,united ,states2 7cc7 is consistent with the original intent of the easement2 7dd7 is consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7ee7 is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program4 7ii7 ,limitation ,in exchanging an interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary may not increase any payment to an eligible entity4 7#c7 ,termination ,the ,secretary may approve a termination of any interest in eligible land1 or portion of such an interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation under the program if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 termination is in the interest of the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 the ,united ,states will be fully compensated for-- 7i7 the value of the interest in the land1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 any costs relating to the termination2 and 7iii7 any damages determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 the termination will-- 7i7 address a compelling public need for which there is no practicable alternative even with avoidance and minimization2 and 7ii7 further the practical administration of the program4 7#d7 ,consent ,the ,secretary shall obtain consent from the landowner and eligible entity1 if applicable1 for any subordination1 exchange1 modification1 or termination of an interest in eligible land1 or portion of such an interest1 under this subsection4 7#e7 ,notice ,not fewer than #ij days before taking any termination action described in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall provide written notice of that action to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7c7 ,land enrolled in other programs ,in accordance with the provisions of section #bgjb of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 land enrolled in the healthy forests reserve program established under title ,v of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 on the day before the date of enactment of this section shall be considered enrolled in the program4 4 #bgjb4 ,healthy ,forests ,reserve ,program 7a7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,v of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 is repealed4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-adh2 #aag ,stat4 #ahhg7 is amended by striking the items relating to title ,v4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts1 agreements1 and easements ,the repeal made by subsection 7a7 shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract1 agreement1 or easement entered into by the ,secretary under title ,v of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 before the date of enactment of this ,act1 or any payments or technical assistance required to be made in connection with the contract1 agreement1 or easement4 7#b7 ,funding 7,a7 ,use of prior year funds ,notwithstanding the repeal made by subsection 7a71 any funds made available from the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out the healthy forests reserve program established under title ,v of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act7 for any of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbe shall be made available to carry out contracts1 agreements1 or easements referred to in paragraph 7#a71 subject to the condition that no such contract1 agreement1 or easement may be modified so as to increase the amount of any payment received4 7,b7 ,other ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the forest conservation easement program established under subtitle ,i of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe to continue to carry out contracts1 agreements1 or easements referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law 7including regulations7 applicable to those contracts1 agreements1 and easements as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,i ,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program #bhja4 ,establishment and purposes ,section #abga7;b77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga7;b77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,to address natural resource concerns on eligible land on a regional or watershed scale1 including through-- 7,a7 the conservation1 protection1 restoration1 and sustainable use of soil2 7,b7 the conservation and protection of water1 including sources of drinking water and groundwater2 7,c7 the prevention and mitigation of the effects of flooding and drought1 and the improvement or expansion of flood resiliency2 and 7,d7 the conservation of wildlife1 agricultural land1 and related natural resources4 4 #bhjb4 ,definitions ,section #abga;,a7#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,the forest conservation easement program established under subtitle ,i4 4 #bhjc4 ,regional conservation partnerships 7a7 ,partnership agreements authorized ,section #abga;,b7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,partnership agreements authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into a partnership agreement with an eligible partner to implement a project that will assist producers with installing and maintaining an eligible activity on eligible land4 7#b7 ,streamlining required ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a partnership agreement under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 is entered into not later than #ahj days after the date on which an application is selected under subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 contains only-- 7i7 the information1 described under subsection 7e77#c71 necessary to fund and initiate the project to be implemented under the partnership agreement2 and 7ii7 any adjustments to the requirements of a covered program determined necessary by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 of section #abga;,e7f71 and any waiver provided under paragraph 7#c7 of such section4 7#c7 ,process for requesting waivers and adjustments ,the ,secretary shall make available information on the process for requesting a waiver or an adjustment to the requirements of a covered program pursuant to section #abga;,e7f74 4 7b7 ,duties of ,secretary ,section #abga;,b7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking how the ,secretary used amounts reserved by the ,secretary for that year for technical assistance under section #abga;,d7f72 and and inserting the use of funds for technical assistance under section #abga;,d7c722 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ensure payments to eligible partners under a partnership agreement are made not later than #cj days after the date on which the eligible partner submits to the ,secretary a request for payment4 4 7c7 ,applications ,section #abga;,b7e77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7e77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 any requests by an eligible partner for a waiver or an adjustment to the requirements of a covered program pursuant to section #abga;,e7f72 and 4 #bhjd4 ,assistance to producers ,section #abga;,c7d77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv71 by striking the and at the end2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a77iv7 the following3 7,b7 provide1 under section #abga;,b7c77#b71 not less than #ej percent of the overall costs of the scope of the project that is the subject of a partnership agreement funded pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 in direct funding2 and 4 #bhje4 ,funding 7a7 ,allocation of funding ,section #abga;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 as subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7a71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting section #abda7;a77#f74 7b7 ,limitation on administrative expenses ,subsection 7b7 of section #abga;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d71 as so redesignated1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,limitation on administrative expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds made available to implement a project under a partnership agreement1 the ,secretary may use not more than ten percent to reimburse the eligible partner for administrative expenses relating to the project4 7#b7 ,consideration ,any amounts expended by an eligible partner for administrative expenses that are not reimbursed under paragraph 7#a7 may be considered to be a part of the contribution of the eligible partner under section #abga;,b7c77#b74 4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,subsection 7c7 of section #abga;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d71 as so redesignated1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 through a partnership agreement1 identify-- 7,a7 the total amount of funds that will be used for technical assistance2 and 7,b7 the share of such funds that will be provided to eligible partners under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,provision of assistance 7,a7 ,reimbursement ,under a partnership agreement that is not funded through an alternative funding arrangement or grant agreement under section #abga;,c7d71 the ,secretary may reimburse eligible partners for the costs of technical assistance provided through such partnership agreement1 including-- 7i7 the costs of technical assistance needed to facilitate the maximum conservation benefit of the applicable project2 7ii7 the costs of providing outreach and education to producers for potential participation in the applicable project2 7iii7 the costs of establishing baseline metrics to support the development of the assessment required under section #abga;,b7c77#a77;,e72 and 7iv7 other costs necessary to support the implementation of eligible activities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,advancement of funds ,the ,secretary may advance to eligible partners reasonable amounts of funds for costs that may be reimbursed under subparagraph 7,a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall limit costs of the ,secretary for technical assistance to costs necessary to carry out the objectives of the program4 7#d7 ,reduction of administrative barriers ,the ,secretary shall provide a single1 simplified process for reimbursements or advancements to eligible partners for the costs of technical assistance under this subsection4 7#e7 ,third-party providers ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement strategies to encourage third-party technical service providers to provide technical assistance to eligible partners pursuant to a partnership agreement4 4 #bhjf4 ,administration 7a7 ,reporting ,section #abga;,e7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7b77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting make publicly available and after the ,secretary shall4 7b7 ,consistency with covered program rules ,section #abga;,e of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,consistency with covered program requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the terms and conditions of a program contract are consistent with the requirements of the applicable covered program to be used as part of the applicable partnership agreement4 7#b7 ,adjustments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 if the ,secretary determines necessary1 adjust a regulatory requirement of a covered program to be used as a part of a partnership agreement1 or related guidance1 as it applies to an eligible activity carried out under a program contract entered into pursuant to the partnership agreement-- 7i7 to provide a simplified process2 or 7ii7 to better reflect unique local circumstances4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not adjust the application of statutory requirements for a covered program to be used as a part of a partnership agreement1 including requirements governing appeals1 payment limits1 and conservation compliance4 7#c7 ,waiver ,with respect to a program contract for an eligible activity under the agricultural conservation easement program1 the ,secretary may1 in the applicable partnership agreement1 waive the application of clauses 7ii7 or 7iii77,,iii7 of section #abfe;,a7#d77;,a7 for purposes of determining the eligibility of land4 7#d7 ,certification applicability ,with respect to a partnership agreement entered into for acquisition of easements1 the ,secretary shall apply the authorities applicable to the eligible partner under section #abfe;,b7b77#e77;,a7 if the eligible partner is an eligible entity certified under such section4 7#e7 ,exemption ,with respect to a program contract that includes an eligible activity under the environmental quality incentives program to be installed and maintained in a ,state in which irrigation has not been used significantly for agricultural purposes1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may not consider prior irrigation history when determining the eligibility of land4 7#f7 ,application ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to partnership agreements funded pursuant to section #abga;,c7d74 4 #bhjg4 ,critical conservation areas 7a7 ,definitions ,section #abga;,f7a77#b77;,c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7a77#b77;,c77 is amended by inserting 1 including restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors before the semicolon at the end4 7b7 ,applications ,section #abga;,f7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7b77 is amended by striking funds under section #abga;,d7d77#b7 and inserting funds allocated under section #abga;,d7a77#b74 ,,iii ,trade ,a ,food for ,peace ,act #caja4 ,transfer of authorities to the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7a7 ,in general ,section #bja of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7 is amended by striking 7to be implemented by the ,administrator7 and inserting 7to be implemented by the ,secretary74 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,emergency and private assistance programs ,sections #bjb1 #bjc1 #bje1 #bjg1 and #bjh of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb1 #agbc1 #agbe1 #agbf;a1 and #agbf;b7 are each amended by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,secretary4 7#b7 ,food for development ,title ,,iii of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbg et seq47 is amended by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,secretary4 7#c7 ,definitions ,section #djb of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h71 respectively4 7#d7 ,general provisions ,sections #djc and #djd of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc and #agcd7 are each amended-- 7,a7 by striking or the ,administrator1 as appropriate1 each place it appears2 7,b7 in section #djc7;h71 by striking or ,administrator2 and 7,c7 in section #djd7;d71 by striking or the ,administrator4 7#e7 ,consultation ,section #dje of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agce7 is repealed4 7c7 ,transfer of assets and liabilities ,the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new title3 ,,vii ,transfer provisions #gja4 ,transfer of assets and liabilities from ,,usaid to ,secretary of ,agriculture ,on and after the date of the enactment of this title1 the assets1 liabilities1 orders1 determinations1 permits1 grants1 loans1 contracts1 agreements1 certificates1 and licenses of the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 pursuant to any authority under this ,act on or after ,january #a1 #bjbf1 shall be transferred to the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #gjb4 ,transfer of other authorities ,on and after the date of the enactment of this title1 any authority or responsibility provided by any other provision of law that was or could have been used by the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 prior to such date of enactment to carry out any function1 duty1 or responsibility under this ,act may be exercised by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,a reference to such ,administrator or to such ,agency in any provision of law or regulation relating to any authority or responsibility described in the preceding sentence shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,department of ,agriculture1 respectively4 #gjc4 ,rules and regulations ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall promulgate or amend such rules and regulations 7including by issuing or re-issuing interim final rules7 as the ,secretary may determine appropriate1 including by amending such rules and regulations issued by the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development with respect to the authorities and responsibilities provided by this ,act and as in effect on the day before such date of enactment1 in order to effectuate and complete the transfer of all functions and duties previously carried out by that ,administrator to the ,secretary4 #gjd4 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with the ,secretary of ,state from time to time in carrying out the authorities under this ,act4 4 #cajb4 ,food aid quality assurance ,section #bjb of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb71 as amended by section #caja7;b77#a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking any other provision of law and inserting any other provision of this ,act2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting assistance1 including in the form of before agricultural commodities2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,agency for ,international ,development and inserting ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,agency and inserting ,department2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 a nongovernmental organization1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,limitation on diversion of funds ,of the funds made available in each fiscal year under this title to the ,secretary1 not more than #ej percent may be made available for expenses other than the procurement of ,united ,states-grown agricultural commodities and ocean transportation of such commodities4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #cajc4 ,repeal of minimum levels of assistance ,section #bjd of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7 is repealed4 #cajd4 ,food aid consultative group ,section #bje of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe71 as amended by section #caja7;b77#a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking the ,agency for ,international ,development and inserting the ,department of ,agriculture2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking ,agency and inserting ,secretary2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h71 as amended1 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 #caje4 ,issuance of regulations2 oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation ,section #bjg of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a71 as amended by section #caja7;b77#a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking 1 in consultation with the ,secretary12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 in consultation with the ,secretary12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 #cajf4 ,international food relief partnership ,section #bjh7;f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;b7f77 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,availability of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available to carry out this section1 of the funds made available in each fiscal year under this title to the ,secretary1 not less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be made available in each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 4 #cajg4 ,use of commodity credit corporation ,subsection 7b7 of section #djf of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,included expenses ,with respect to commodities made available under titles ,,ii and ,,iii1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation may pay all associated and incidental costs of such commodities4 4 #cajh4 ,pre-positioning of agricultural commodities and annual report regarding food aid programs and activities ,section #djg of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7c77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,acquisition ,the ,secretary shall transfer1 arrange for the transportation1 and take other steps necessary to make available agricultural commodities to be provided under title ,,ii and title ,,iii4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking ,administrator and inserting ,secretary2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by striking ,agency for ,international ,development and inserting ,secretary2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,a71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca2 7#e7 in subsection 7c77#d71 by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 7#f7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking or the ,administrator1 as appropriate12 7#g7 by amending subsection 7f77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,april #a of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report regarding each program and activity carried out under this ,act during the prior fiscal year4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,i72 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,h7 to read as follows3 7,h7 ,a statement of the amount of funds provided to each eligible organization that received assistance under this ,act and the manner in which those funds were used1 including whether such use was for commodity transportation or administrative costs4 2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,h7 7as amended7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,i71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,an assessment of activities specifically targeting women and girls and the impact of those activities in addressing the unique needs of women and girls4 2 and 7#i7 by striking subsection 7f77#c74 #caji4 ,deadline for agreements to finance sales or to provide other assistance ,section #djh of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;b7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #caaj4 ,minimum level of nonemergency food assistance ,section #dab of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,minimum levels of funding ,to address child wasting 7#a7 ,minimum level ,for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 not less than #bjj1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available to carry out emergency food assistance programs under title ,,ii shall be expended for the procurement and distribution of ready-to-use therapeutic foods4 7#b7 ,applicability ,the minimum expenditure requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall only apply with respect to a fiscal year if-- 7,a7 the most recent ,joint ,child ,malnutrition ,estimates1 published annually by the ,world ,health ,organization1 the ,world ,bank1 and the ,united ,nations ,children's ,fund1 report a rate of children under #e years of age affected by child wasting above #e percent for the year covered by such report2 and 7,b7 the total amount made available to carry out programs under title ,,ii in the fiscal year is greater than #a1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to limit on the authority of the ,secretary to purchase or distribute ready-to-use therapeutic foods in a fiscal year4 4 #caaa4 ,termination date for micronutrient fortification programs ,section #dae of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4#agcf;g-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,administrator1 in consultation with the2 and 7,b7 by striking the comma after ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #caab4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter farmer-to-farmer program ,section #eja of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking ,administrator of the ,agency for ,international ,development and inserting ,secretary4 #caac4 ,food for ,peace ,act administration 7a7 ,in general ,during fiscal years #bjbf through #bjca1 the ,secretary may use funds made available for the salaries and expenses of the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service under an appropriations ,act or any other provision of law1 including such funds otherwise obligated as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to pay the administrative expenses of the ,department of ,agriculture in the implementation of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq471 as amended by this subtitle4 7b7 ,carryover ,for fiscal years #bjbf through #bjca1 the balance of any funds provided to carry out subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year that remains unexpended at the end of that fiscal year may be carried over for use during the following fiscal year4 ,b ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh #cbja4 ,agricultural trade promotion and facilitation 7a7 ,modification to foreign market development cooperator program ,section #bjc7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for united states agricultural commodities 7,a7 ,in general ,as part of the program established under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall enter into contracts or other agreements1 with eligible trade organizations or with nonprofit organizations with expertise in supply chain infrastructure1 to provide needs assessments1 training1 and other technical assistance to enhance the capabilities of infrastructure in new and developing foreign markets1 including infrastructure relating to cold chain capacity1 port improvements1 and other developments1 to ensure that ,united ,states agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to deficiencies of such infrastructure4 7,b7 ,limitation ,of the amounts made available to carry out the program established under this subsection1 not more than #a1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and not more than #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh and each fiscal year thereafter may be made available to carry out this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,report on competitiveness of united states specialty crops ,section #bjc7;e77#g7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;e77#g77 is amended to read as follows3 7#g7 ,biennial report 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 shall submit every two years to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the competitiveness of ,united ,states specialty crops4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 identify and analyze acts1 policies1 or practices of foreign countries that constitute significant barriers to1 or distortions of1 ,united ,states exports of specialty crops1 including the imposition of-- 7,i7 tariffs 7including retaliatory tariffs7 or quotas 7including tariff-rate quotas72 and 7,,ii7 nontariff barriers1 including technical barriers to trade1 sanitary and phytosanitary measures1 import licensing procedures1 and subsidies2 7ii7 identify and analyze acts1 policies1 or practices of foreign countries that enhance the competitiveness of imported specialty crops with domestic specialty crop producers1 including-- 7,i7 the subsidization of exports from the producing country2 and 7,,ii7 the impact of any lack or circumvention of labor and environmental laws in the producing country2 7iii7 identify and analyze any differences in applicable food safety regulations of foreign countries that may result in imported specialty crops posing a risk to ,united ,states consumers2 7iv7 make an estimate of the impacts on the competitiveness of ,united ,states specialty crops of any act1 policy1 or practice identified under clauses 7i7 and 7ii72 7v7 assess the extent to which each act1 policy1 or practice identified under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 are subject to international agreements to which the ,united ,states is a party2 7vi7 include information with respect to any action taken by the executive or legislative branches during the two years preceding submission of the report1 or expected to be taken after submission of the report1 to eliminate any act1 policy1 or practice identified under clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 including-- 7,i7 any action under section #cja2 7,,ii7 negotiations or consultations with foreign governments1 which may include engagement through the standing committee on sanitary and phytosanitary matters established under a free trade agreement to which the ,united ,states is a party2 and 7,,iii7 action at the ,world ,trade ,organization1 including dispute settlement actions1 consultations1 or negotiations2 and 7vii7 a description of-- 7,i7 any funds provided under subsection 7f77#c77;,a77iv7 that were not obligated in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report2 and 7,,ii7 the reason such funds were not obligated4 7,c7 ,comment period ,in preparing the report required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 shall seek and consider comments from the public and from the ,agricultural ,technical ,advisory ,committee for ,trade in ,fruits and ,vegetables4 7,d7 ,form of report ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made available to the public in machine-readable format4 7,e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate4 4 7c7 ,modification and extension of funding ,section #bjc7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,funding amount ,of the funds of1 or an equal value of commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section the following amounts1 to remain available until expended3 7,a7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #bee1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for fiscal year #bjbg1 #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjca1 #ecc1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking ,for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking not less than and all that follows through the end and inserting3 not less than-- 7,i7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,,ii7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7,,iii7 #daj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjca4 2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking not less than and all that follows through the end and inserting3 not less than-- 7,i7 #cd1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,,ii7 #gj1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7,,iii7 #hb1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjca4 2 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking not more than and all that follows through the end and inserting3 not more than-- 7,i7 #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal year #bjbf and #bjbg2 and 7,,ii7 #af1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjca4 2 7iv7 in clause 7iv71 by striking ,corporation and all that follows through the end and inserting3 ,corporation-- 7,i7 #i1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7,,ii7 #ah1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 2 and 7v7 in clause 7v77,i71 by striking commodities1 and all that follows through the end and inserting commodities1 #c1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg and #g1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjca4 7d7 ,repeals ,the following provisions of law are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #gah of title ,,vii of the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7as enacted by section #aja7;a7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc note74 7#b7 ,section #ajfjb of ,public ,law #aai-ba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc;a74 #cbjb4 ,preserving foreign markets for goods using common names 7a7 ,definitions ,section #ajb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,as used in this ,act-- and inserting ,in this ,act32 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#d71 respectively1 and reordering such paragraphs in numerical sequence2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,common name 7,a7 ,in general ,the term common name means a name that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 is ordinarily or customarily used for an agricultural commodity or food product2 7ii7 is typically placed on the packaging and product label of the agricultural commodity or food product2 7iii7 with respect to wine-- 7,i7 is-- 7aa7 ordinarily or customarily used for a wine grape varietal name2 or 7bb7 a traditional term or expression that is typically placed on the packaging and label of the wine2 and 7,,ii7 does not mean any appellation of origin for wine listed in subpart ,c of part #i of title #bg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7iv7 the use of which is consistent with standards of the ,codex ,alimentarius ,commission4 7,b7 ,examples ,the following names1 among others1 shall be considered as common names as such term is defined for purposes of carrying out subparagraph 7,a73 7i7 ,with respect to food products3 american1 asiago1 basmati1 black forest ham1 blue1 blue vein1 bologna1 bologne1 bratwurst1 brie1 burrata1 camembert1 capicola and capocollo1 cheddar1 chevre1 chorizo1 colby1 cottage cheese1 coulommiers1 cream cheese1 danbo1 edam1 emmental1 feta1 fontina1 gorgonzola1 gouda1 grana1 gruyere1 havarti1 kielbasa1 limburger and limburgo1 mascarpone1 monterey jack1 mortadella1 munster and muenster1 neufchatel1 parmesan1 pancetta1 pecorino1 pepper jack1 prosciutto1 provolone1 ricotta1 romano1 saint-paulin1 salame1 salami1 samso1 and swiss1 tilsiter1 and tomme4 7ii7 ,with respect to wine3 7,i7 ,the list of grape varietal terms in section #d4ia of title #bg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,,ii7 ,the grape variety designations administratively approved by the ,alcohol and ,tobacco ,tax and ,trade ,bureau4 7,,iii7 ,the following nonvarietal descriptors3 chateau1 classic1 clos1 cream1 crusted and crusting1 noble1 ruby1 sur lie1 tawny1 vintage1 and vintage character4 7iii7 ,with respect to beer3 bitter1 pale ale1 india pale ale1 mild1 porter1 stout1 barleywine1 dubbel1 quadrupel1 witbier1 saison1 biere de garde1 oud red1 altbier1 weisse1 gose1 hefeweizen1 dunkel1 helles1 rauchbier1 pilsener1 maerzen1 schwarzbier1 doppelbock1 bock1 kellerbier1 munchener and munich style1 oktoberfest1 dortmunder1 kolsch and koelsch1 cream1 grodziskie1 lager4 7,c7 ,considerations ,in making a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may take into account-- 7i7 competent sources1 such as dictionaries1 newspapers1 professional journals and literature1 and information posted on websites that are determined by the ,secretary to be reliable in reporting market information2 7ii7 the use of the common name in a domestic1 regional1 or international product standard1 including a standard promulgated by the ,codex ,alimentarius ,commission1 for the agricultural commodity or food product2 and 7iii7 the ordinary and customary use of the common name in the production or marketing of the agricultural commodity or food product in the ,united ,states or in other countries4 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,the enumeration of certain names under subparagraph 7,b7 may not be construed to limit or restrict the ability of the ,secretary to determine1 consistent with subparagraph 7,a71 that any other name is a common name for purposes of this section4 2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking 2 or at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 prohibits or disallows the use of a name determined or considered to be a common name pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,negotiations ,to defend use of common names ,title ,,iii of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efeb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjc4 ,negotiations to defend the use of common names 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall coordinate efforts with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative to secure the right of ,united ,states agricultural producers1 processors1 and exporters to use common names for agricultural commodities or food products in foreign markets through the negotiation of bilateral1 plurilateral1 or multilateral agreements1 memoranda of understanding1 or exchanges of letters that assure the current and future use of each common name identified by the ,secretary in connection with ,united ,states agricultural commodities or food products4 7b7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary and the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative shall jointly provide to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate1 a briefing1 twice annually1 on efforts and successes in carrying out subsection 7a74 4 #cbjc4 ,interagency seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetable working group ,subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dah4 ,interagency seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables working group 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 7acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs71 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the heads of other ,federal agencies or entities as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary1 shall jointly establish an interagency working group 7referred to in this section as the working group7 composed of representatives from each agency to monitor and assess1 on an ongoing basis1 seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables trade data and related information4 7b7 ,consultation ,the working group shall consult with the ,agricultural ,trade ,advisory ,committee1 relevant seasonal or perishable agricultural producers1 and other relevant trade associations to identify threats that imports pose to domestic producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables4 7c7 ,trade actions and investigations ,the working group shall coordinate as appropriate regarding potential additional trade actions and investigations with respect to any seasonal or perishable fruits and vegetables1 as determined to be advisable by the working group4 7d7 ,recommendations to the secretary ,the working group shall recommend programs or assistance that the ,secretary could provide to producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables to address market impacts4 4 ,c ,other ,agricultural ,trade ,laws #ccja4 ,growing ,american food exports ,section #aedc;,a of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7 is amended in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ccjb4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe ,section #aaaj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7commonly referred to as the ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking enter into and inserting annually enter into two or more2 and 7,b7 by inserting two or more before eligible entities2 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#d7 in subsection 7k71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#e7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in the heading of paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,humanitarian or development and inserting ,development 2 7#f7 in subsection 7m77#b71 by striking humanitarian and2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7n77#b77;,c71 by striking ,committee on ,international ,relations and inserting ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs4 #ccjc4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act ,section #cjb of the ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77i71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,c71 by striking the ,administrator and inserting the ,secretary2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c77#a77;,d72 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#b77;,a71 by inserting by the ,secretary after reimbursed2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjca4 #ccjd4 ,promotion of agricultural exports to emerging markets ,section #aedb7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ccje4 ,international agricultural education fellowship program ,section #ccjg of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbie7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,program continuity ,to assist eligible countries in the long-term development of enduring1 school-based agricultural education and youth extension programs1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 implement the fellowship program in each participating host country for not fewer than #c consecutive years2 and 7#b7 ensure that contracts awarded to outside organizations are multiyear4 4 #ccjf4 ,international agriculture cultural immersion and exchange program ,title ,,iii of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by adding at the end the following new section 7and by conforming the table of contents in section #a7;b7 accordingly73 #ccac4 ,international agriculture cultural immersion and exchange program 7a7 ,definition ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible candidate ,the term eligible candidate means an individual that-- 7,a7 is between the ages of #ai and #cj years2 7,b7 has demonstrated experience in agricultural sciences1 food systems1 and food and nutrition education2 7,c7 is prepared to live in #a or more host countries for at least #b months or up to #f months2 and 7,d7 is a resident of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,eligible country ,the term eligible country means a country that has agricultural trade relations with the ,united ,states1 as recognized by the ,foreign ,agriculture ,service4 7#c7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,international ,agriculture ,cultural ,immersion and ,exchange ,program established under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an international cultural immersion and exchange program1 to be known as the ,international ,agriculture ,cultural ,immersion and ,exchange ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide eligible candidates with international cultural exchange and immersion experiences focused on agricultural sciences1 food systems1 and food and nutrition education through placement with host families in eligible countries2 and 7#b7 place in the ,united ,states with host families individuals that meet the requirement of subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 and are residents of eligible countries to experience ,united ,states agriculture1 trade relations1 and culture4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,program are-- 7#a7 to develop globally minded citizens of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 to strengthen and enhance trade between eligible countries and the ,united ,states in agricultural1 food1 nutrition1 and environmental industries4 7d7 ,cooperative agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,to administer the ,program1 the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit organization that has experience in implementing international cultural exchange programs focused on agricultural sciences1 food and nutrition education1 and cultural understanding through placement with host families4 7#b7 ,priority ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to a nonprofit organization with which the ,secretary has a memorandum of understanding dated not earlier than ,january #a1 #bjai4 7#c7 ,matching funds ,as a condition of entering into a cooperative agreement under this subsection1 a nonprofit organization shall provide equal matching funds from non-,federal sources4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to carry out this section4 4 #ccjg4 ,international food security technical assistance ,section #aedc;,b7f7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ccjh4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program ,section #cajg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,b77ii71 by inserting or lower middle before income2 7#b7 in subsection 7h77#b71 by striking ,committee on ,international ,relations and inserting ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs2 7#c7 in subsection 7l77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7l77#d71 by striking not more than #aj percent and inserting not less than #h percent1 but not more than #ae percent4 #ccji4 ,global crop diversity trust ,section #cbjb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbj;a note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,for the period of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the aggregate contributions of funds of the ,federal ,government provided to the ,trust under this section shall not exceed #cc percent of the total amount of funds contributed to the ,trust from all sources and for all purposes4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting under this section after ,trust2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc and inserting fiscal years #bjbc through #bjca4 #ccaj4 ,local and regional food aid procurement projects ,section #cbjf7;e77#a7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;c7e77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ccaa4 ,agricultural trade enforcement task force 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall establish a joint task force1 to be known as the ,agricultural ,trade ,enforcement ,task ,force 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 identify trade barriers to ,united ,states agricultural exports that are vulnerable to dispute settlement under the ,world ,trade ,organization 7,,wto7 or other trade agreements2 7,b7 develop and implement a strategy for enforcing violations of trade agreements related to these trade barriers2 7,c7 identify like-minded trading partners for specific trade barriers that could act as co-complainants or primary complainants on disputes that are systemically or economically important to the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 report quarterly to ,congress on progress toward resolving cases or filing disputes4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out its duties under this subsection1 the ,task ,force shall regularly consult1 to the extent necessary and appropriate1 with the following3 7,a7 ,relevant stakeholders in the private sector1 including the agricultural trade advisory committees4 7,b7 ,federal departments and agencies that are not represented on the ,task ,force4 7,c7 ,like-minded trading partners that are similarly concerned with trade barriers and are potential participants in the dispute settlement process4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall be comprised of the following members3 7,a7 ,one or more employees of the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 who shall be appointed by the ,under ,secretary for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs4 7,b7 ,one of more employees of the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 who shall be appointed jointly by the ,general ,counsel for the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative and the ,chief ,agricultural ,negotiator4 7,c7 ,one or more employees of other ,federal agencies as needed1 who shall be appointed jointly by the officials specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#b7 ,qualification ,employees of the ,federal agencies specified in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 may be appointed as members of the ,task ,force only if such employees have appropriate expertise in agricultural trade policy and trade enforcement4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter1 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a report on its progress in identifying and addressing trade barriers to ,united ,states agricultural exports4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the systemic and economically significant trade barriers that have been identified4 7,b7 ,a justification for including the identified trade barriers4 7,c7 ,a description of the progress that has been made in developing dispute settlement cases and further information that is required4 7,d7 ,the current status of ongoing disputes at the ,,wto and implementation of panel1 arbitration1 or appellate body decisions4 7#c7 ,additional matters to be included in initial report ,the initial report required by this subsection shall1 in addition to the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b71 include a plan to file a request under the ,,wto dispute settlement process for consultations to address ,india's minimum price supports4 ,the plan shall include-- 7,a7 an identification of like-minded trading partners that could act as co-complainants or primary complainants with respect to the request2 7,b7 a description of specific claims the ,united ,states intends to make with respect to the request2 and 7,c7 a timeline to-- 7i7 request consultations2 and 7ii7 request the establishment of a panel not later than #fj days after the date of the request for consultations if ,india does not provide assurances that it will address its minimum price supports4 7e7 ,congressional briefings ,the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall provide briefings on the ,task ,force to appropriate ,members of ,congress and congressional staff4 #ccab4 ,report on international shrimp trade 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that examines policy options available to the ,secretary of ,agriculture to boost the competitiveness of domestic shrimp in global and domestic markets4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include an analysis of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary's authority with regard to shrimp and other seafood products2 7,b7 domestic shrimp and other seafood producers' access to financial support programs2 and 7,c7 ways to facilitate interagency coordination under existing authorities around common goals for shrimp and other seafood commodities with respect to tariffs1 market access policies1 and other nontariff barriers2 and 7#b7 identify trade or other legal barriers to ,united ,states shrimp and seafood production that are vulnerable to dispute settlement through the ,world ,trade ,organization or otherwise under bilateral or multilateral trade agreements4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 ,d ,other ,trade ,matters #cdja4 ,report on modifications to ,,usmca 7a7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and concurrently make publicly available1 prior to ,july #a1 #bjbf1 a report on how any expected or implemented modification or revocation of any part of the ,,usmca 7as such term is defined in section #c of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dejb7i777 in any manner will affect the importation or exportation of any article that is a covered agricultural commodity1 including-- 7#a7 the anticipated effects on relevant product prices and projections as a result of such revocation or modification1 including-- 7,a7 the short- and long-term impacts on domestic pricing2 7,b7 changes in consumer food prices2 7,c7 expected or anticipated shifts in input costs for domestic producers2 and 7,d7 regional or sector-specific variations in pricing impacts2 and 7#b7 the forecasted shifts in farm revenue and profitability for domestic farmers1 foresters1 ranchers1 and other producers as a result of such revocation or modification1 including-- 7,a7 impacts on net farm income and debt-to-asset ratios2 7,b7 sector-specific effects on crops1 livestock1 and specialty crops2 7,c7 effects on small1 medium1 and large farm operations2 7,d7 impacts on agricultural exports1 market access1 and global competitiveness2 and 7,e7 estimated effects on rural employment and economies4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 the ,committee on ,finance1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered agricultural commodity ,the term covered agricultural commodity has the meaning given the term agricultural commodity under section #ajb7a7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb7a774 #cdjb4 ,sense of ,congress and report on ,argentine beef imports 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress as follows3 7#a7 ,congress finds that ,united ,states ranchers and cattle producers produce the healthiest and highest quality beef on the planet4 7#b7 ,any official trade agreement between the ,united ,states and ,argentina--including the ,united ,states of ,america--,argentine ,republic ,agreement on ,reciprocal ,trade and ,investment--that allow ,argentina to export ship fresh and frozen beef into the ,united ,states market under expanded quotas is detrimental to domestic ranchers1 cattle producers1 and cattle markets4 7#c7 ,congress recognizes that many ,americans enjoy eating beef and recognizes that many ,americans want their beef raised domestically4 7#d7 ,congress further concludes that any agreement to allow increased beef from ,argentina into ,united ,states markets introduces unfair competition into an already volatile market as this imported beef could depress cattle prices at ,united ,states sale barns and have a ripple effect throughout the domestic economy affecting feed suppliers1 equipment dealers1 veterinarians1 and other rural businesses4 7#e7 ,congress additionally concludes that ,united ,states beef production is the safest in the world and that inconsistent enforcement abroad could put ,american consumers at risk and create an uneven regulatory playing field4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,united ,states signs any formal trade agreement with ,argentina that includes a change to the tariff rate quotas or other duties on fresh and frozen beef imported from ,argentina the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effect of such imported beef on domestic beef and cattle markets1 including-- 7,a7 ,american consumer sentiment about the quality of beef in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 impacts on domestic cattle prices2 7,c7 effects on domestic beef prices2 7,d7 changes to the domestic cattle herd size2 and 7,e7 rancher sentiments toward expanding their herds4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 the ,committee on ,finance1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 ,,iv ,nutrition ,a ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program #daja4 ,declaration of policy ,section #b of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 before ,it1 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,congress recognizes the supplemental nutrition assistance program allows low-income households to obtain supplemental food for an active1 healthy life that supports the prevention of-- 7#a7 diet-related chronic disease1 including-- 7,a7 obesity2 7,b7 diabetes2 7,c7 hypertension2 7,d7 heart disease2 and 7,e7 cancer2 7#b7 disability2 7#c7 premature death2 7#d7 unsustainable health care costs2 and 7#e7 undermining of military readiness4 7c7 ,accordingly1 it is also the policy of the ,congress that the ,secretary should administer the supplemental nutrition assistance program in a manner that will provide participants1 especially children1 access to a variety of foods essential to optimal health and well-being4 4 #dajb4 ,prohibited fees ,section #g7;h77#ac77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#ac77;,b77 is amended by striking ,effective through fiscal year #bjbc1 neither and inserting ,neither4 #dajc4 ,,snap staffing flexibility ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7y7 ,,snap staffing flexibility 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #aa7;e77#f77;,b71 a ,state agency 7as defined in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh7 may1 by contract with the ,state agency at a reasonable cost in accordance with the ,state agency's standard contracting rules1 hire a contractor to undertake supplemental nutrition assistance program certification or carry out any other function of the ,state agency under such program so long as-- 7,a7 the contract does not provide incentives for the agency or contractor to delay eligibility determinations or to deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits2 and 7,b7 the contractor has no direct or indirect financial interest in an approved retail store4 7#b7 ,use ,a ,state agency may use the authority provided in paragraph 7#a7 when-- 7,a7 the ,state experiences an inability to timely process supplemental nutrition assistance program applications from causes that include but are not limited to-- 7i7 pandemics and other health emergencies2 7ii7 seasonal workforce cycles2 7iii7 temporary staffing shortages2 and 7iv7 weather or other natural disasters2 7,b7 the ,state's payment error rate1 as defined in section #af1 is greater than or equal to #f percent based on the most recent available ,department of ,agriculture data2 or 7,c7 the ,state experiences an increase in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications4 7#c7 ,requirements ,a ,state agency that hires a contractor under paragraph 7#a7 shall ensure such action-- 7,a7 is consistent with all principles under section #ijj4fjc of title #e of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7,b7 is part of a blended workforce and does not supplant existing merit-based personnel in the ,state4 7#d7 ,notification ,a ,state agency shall notify the ,secretary of its intent to use the authority provided in this section and shall provide any information or data supporting ,state agency increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or any inability to timely process such applications4 7#e7 ,public availability ,not later than #aj days after the date of the receipt of a notification submitted by a ,state agency under paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture the notification submitted by such ,state agency and any accompanying information or data supporting such notification so submitted4 7#f7 ,program design ,any action taken by a ,state agency under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be-- 7,a7 considered to be a major change in the operations of such ,state agency for purposes of section #aa7;a77#d7 of this ,act1 or 7,b7 subject to any requirement specified in such section4 7#g7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 an annual report that contains-- 7,a7 a description of measures taken to address increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications and any inability to timely process such applications2 7,b7 information or data supporting ,state agency notifications provided pursuant to paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 recommendations for changes to the ,secretary's authority under this ,act to assist the ,secretary1 ,states1 and local governments of ,states in preparing for any future increases in supplemental nutrition assistance program applications or inability to timely process such applications4 7#h7 ,temporary staffing shortages ,in cases of temporary staffing shortages1 the authority provided to ,state agencies under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 expire when the backlog of supplemental nutrition assistance program applications has been eliminated2 7,b7 not override any collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding in effect between the ,state and employees of the ,state or of a local government of such ,state2 and 7,c7 expire when the error rate1 as defined in section #af1 is less than #f percent4 4 #dajd4 ,updates to administrative processes for ,,snap retailers ,the #b;d sentence of section #i7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh is amended by inserting 1 on two consecutive occasions within a #c-year-period1 after does not meet4 #daje4 ,report on all identified payment errors ,section #af7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#i7 as paragraph 7#aj72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,report on all identified payment errors 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall include all identified payment errors1 including small errors under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 regardless of dollar amount1 in a supplemental section of the annual payment error rate measurement report for the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,the information reported under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not alter1 modify1 or affect the calculation of the tolerance level for excluding small errors under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii74 4 #dajf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,the #ast sentence of section #ah7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;a77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #dajg4 ,retail food store and recipient trafficking ,section #bi7;c77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;b7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #dajh4 ,,ebt card security regulations ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall promulgate1 in the form of a proposed rule1 regulations through notice and comment rulemaking to enhance ,,ebt ,card 7as defined in section #c7;i7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7;i77 security measures4 #daji4 ,report on ,,snap administrative expenses ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 a report that-- 7#a7 examines the causes of ,state variation in supplemental nutrition assistance program administrative costs and identifies the factors most likely to contribute to an increase in these costs2 and 7#b7 provides recommendations on how the ,department of ,agriculture and ,congress can improve oversight of administrative costs in the program4 #daaj4 ,animal protein an eligible incentive food ,section #i7;j77#a77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7;j77#a77;,b77 is amended by inserting animal protein1 after whole grain14 #daaa4 ,permanent authority for supplemental nutrition assistance program online purchasing ,section #g of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,online purchasing program 7#a7 ,permanent authority ,not later than #abj days after the effective date of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall begin transitioning the supplemental nutrition assistance program online purchasing initiative from pilot or demonstration status to permanent nationwide program operations1 with the completion of the regulations marking the end of the transition4 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall issue such regulations and guidance as may be necessary to carry out paragraph 7#a71 including provisions related to program integrity1 consumer protections1 and equitable access in rural areas4 ,such regulations shall be issued not later than #b years after the effective date of this subsection4 7#c7 ,stakeholder consultation ,the ,secretary shall establish a formal process for consultation with ,state agencies1 authorized retailers1 electronic benefit transfer processors1 consumer advocates1 and other relevant stakeholders to incorporate lessons learned from online purchasing operations during the period of #bjad through #bjbe4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the effective date of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the consultation process and recommendations received4 4 #daab4 ,emergency food assistance programs 7a7 ,emergency food program infrastructure grants ,section #bji7;d7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geaa;a7d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,availability of commodities for the emergency food assistance program ,section #bg7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7c7 ,option for purchasing through ,do,d ,fresh ,section #bad7;c7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,option for purchasing through ,do,d ,fresh ,at the request of a ,state agency1 the ,secretary may allow the ,state agency to use not more than #bj percent of the cost of the commodities allocated to that ,state agency under this section to order commodities through the ,department of ,defense ,fresh ,fruit and ,vegetable ,program4 4 #daac4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations ,section #d7;b77#f77;,e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#f77;,e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 ,b ,commodity ,distribution ,programs #dbja4 ,commodity distribution program 7a7 ,expansion of the seniors farmers' market nutrition program ,section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking and herbs and inserting herbs1 maple syrup1 and tree nuts 7including shelled tree nuts74 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the #ast sentence of section #d7;a7 of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #dbjb4 ,commodity supplemental food program ,section #e of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca1 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca1 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 in the #ast sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,commodity supplemental food program delivery pilot program 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to award grants for the operation of projects that increase the access of low-income elderly persons to commodities through home delivery or other means and to evaluate such projects4 7#b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award1 on a competitive basis1 grants directly to ,state agencies1 or to ,state agencies on behalf of eligible entities1 to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#e74 7#c7 ,maximum grant award ,a grant awarded to a ,state agency under this subsection shall not exceed-- 7,a7 the greater of-- 7i7 the ,state's commodity supplemental food program caseload at time of application multiplied by #fj2 or 7ii7 #aj1jjj2 or 7,b7 #d1jjj1jjj2 whichever is less4 7#d7 ,application ,a ,state agency seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#e7 ,grant uses ,a ,state agency awarded a grant under this subsection shall distribute grant funds to eligible entities to operate projects that facilitate delivery of commodities to participants in the commodity supplemental food program1 including with respect to costs associated with-- 7,a7 transportation and distribution of commodities to participants in the commodity supplemental food program1 including transportation and distribution services provided by a third party2 7,b7 staffing required to operate delivery services2 and 7,c7 outreach to participants or potential participants in the commodity supplemental food program with respect to home delivery4 7#f7 ,priority ,a ,state agency awarded a grant under this subsection must prioritize eligible entities that serve participants in the commodity supplemental food program who reside in a rural area4 7#g7 ,report to the ,secretary ,not later than #ahj days after the end of the fiscal year in which a ,state agency is awarded a grant under this subsection and has distributed grant funds to eligible entities1 and in each succeeding fiscal year until grant funds are expended1 a ,state agency shall submit a report to the ,secretary that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of the activities carried out under the project1 including the quantity of commodities delivered1 number of participants in the commodity supplemental food program served1 and total number of deliveries2 7,b7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the project1 including a calculation of the average cost per delivery1 and an evaluation of any services provided by a third party2 and 7,c7 best practices regarding use of home delivery to improve the effectiveness of the commodity supplemental food program4 7#h7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,terms in regulations ,the term ,state agency1 local agency1 and subdistributing agency have the meanings given such terms in section #bdg4a of title #g of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations74 7,b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a local agency2 or 7ii7 a subdistributing agency4 7,c7 ,rural area ,the term rural area has the meaning given such term in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to remain available until expended4 4 #dbjc4 ,distribution of surplus commodities to special nutrition projects ,section #aaad7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca;e7#b77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #dbjd4 ,commodity supplemental food program demonstration project for ,tribal organizations 7a7 ,demonstration project for tribal organizations 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,demonstration project ,the term demonstration project means the demonstration project established under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,food distribution program ,the term food distribution program means the commodity supplemental food program identified in section #d of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf74 7,c7 ,indian reservation ,the term ,indian reservation has the meaning given the term reservation in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7,d7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,e7 ,self-determination contract ,the term self-determination contract has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7 with modification as determined by the ,secretary4 7,f7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7#b7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall establish a demonstration project under which #a or more ,tribal organizations may enter into self-determination contracts to purchase agricultural commodities under the food distribution program for the ,indian reservation of that ,tribal organization4 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,indian ,tribes to determine the process and criteria under which a ,tribal organization may participate in the demonstration project4 7,b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall select for participation in the demonstration project ,tribal organizations that-- 7i7 are successfully administering the food distribution program of the ,tribal organization under section #d7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#b77;,b772 7ii7 have the capacity to purchase agricultural commodities in accordance with paragraph 7#d7 for the food distribution program of the ,tribal organization2 and 7iii7 meet any other criteria determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,indian ,tribes4 7#d7 ,procurement of agricultural commodities ,any agricultural commodities purchased by a ,tribal organization under the demonstration project shall-- 7,a7 be domestically produced2 7,b7 not result in a material increase in the amount of food in the food package of that ,tribal organization compared to the amount of food that the ,secretary authorized to be provided through the ,commodity ,supplemental ,food ,program ,guide ,rate2 7,c7 be of similar or higher nutritional value as the type of agricultural commodities that would be supplanted in the existing food package for that ,tribal organization or be an agricultural commodity with ,tribal significance to that ,indian ,tribe2 and 7,d7 meet any other criteria determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which funds are appropriated under paragraph 7#f7 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the activities carried out under the demonstration project during the preceding year4 7#f7 ,funding 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,appropriations in advance ,only funds appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 in advance specifically to carry out this subsection shall be available to carry out this subsection4 7b7 ,administration of tribal self-,determination contracts 7#a7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall appoint an existing office of the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture to administer ,tribal self-determination contracts to include but not limited to3 7,a7 awarding of ,food and ,nutrition ,service nutrition program self-determination contracts to selected ,tribal organizations2 and 7,b7 hiring contract officers and program staff in order to manage the selection of ,tribal organizations and execution of self-determination contracts4 7#b7 ,staffing minimum funding ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there is authorized to be appropriated #a1bjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca for the payment of ,department contract officers and program staff salaries and benefits4 ,c ,miscellaneous #dcja4 ,purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions ,section #ajfjc7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c-#d7;b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #dcjb4 ,buy ,american requirements for certain school meals 7a7 ,in general ,section #ab7n77#b77;,a7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7n77#b77;,a77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,requirements 7i7 ,purchase expenditures by category ,subject to clause 7ii7 and subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall require that a school food authority purchase1 with respect to each food purchase category designated by the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 at least #ie percent domestic products and commodities in each such category4 7ii7 ,domestically unavailable products and commodities ,domestically unavailable products and commodities included on a list issued pursuant to clause 7iii7 with respect to a school year and purchased by a school food authority during such school year shall not be used to calculate whether such school food authority meets the requirements under clause 7i74 7iii7 ,updated list ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make available to school food authorities a list of domestically unavailable products and commodities4 7iv7 ,limited waiver authority ,except with respect to a domestically unavailable product or commodity included on a list pursuant to clause 7iii71 the ,secretary may not waive or make accommodations for any of the requirements of this subparagraph4 7v7 ,prohibition on certain products from ,china or ,russia ,the ,secretary shall prohibit school food authorities from purchasing raw or processed poultry products or seafood imported into the ,united ,states from the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation4 4 7b7 ,application ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to school food authorities beginning on the first day of the first school year that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #dcjc4 ,reauthorization of the ,gus ,schumacher nutrition incentive program ,section #ddje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,federal share 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii7 and subparagraph 7,d77iii71 the ,federal share of the cost of carrying out an activity under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent of the total cost of the activity4 7ii7 ,waiver for persistent poverty areas ,the ,secretary may waive the application of clause 7i7 in the case of an activity carried out-- 7,i7 in a county that1 during the preceding #cj-year period has had a population of which greater than or equal to #bj percent of such population are living in poverty 7as measured by the most recent decennial censuses and most recent ,small ,area ,income and ,poverty ,estimates of the ,bureau of the ,census72 or 7,,ii7 in a census tract with a poverty rate of at least #bj percent during the preceding #cj-year period1 as measured by the most recent #e-year data series available from the ,american ,community ,survey of the ,bureau of the ,census4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7ix7 and 7x7 as clauses 7x7 and 7xi72 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7viii7 the following3 7ix7 increase year-round availability of incentives by offering all forms of fruits or vegetables2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking fresh fruits and vegetables and inserting all forms of fruits1 vegetables1 and legumes each place it appears2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 #dcjd4 ,food loss and waste reduction liaison annual report ,section #bbd7;e77#b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibd7;e77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting ,annual before ,report2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and annually thereafter1 before the ,secretary shall2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 a general description of each project and activity implemented pursuant to this section2 7,d7 a summary of the cooperative agreements entered into pursuant to subsection 7c72 7,e7 a detailed account of how the ,secretary avoided1 managed1 or will manage market disruption2 and 7,f7 a summary of coordinated activities with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,commissioner of the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 including interagency communication and coordination related to the promotion or exclusion of practices and technologies to limit food waste4 4 #dcje4 ,dairy nutrition incentives projects ,section #dbjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,healthy fluid milk and inserting ,dairy ,nutrition 7and by conforming the item of such section in the table of contents accordingly72 7#b7 by striking healthy fluid milk and inserting dairy nutrition each place it appears2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered dairy products ,the term covered dairy products means-- 7,a7 cheese 7including nonstandardized cheese7 that is-- 7i7 made from pasteurized cow's milk2 7ii7 a good source of protein1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 sold as a block1 chunk1 shred1 slice1 stick1 string or in snack-size form2 and 7,b7 yogurt 7or other cultured dairy product7 that-- 7i7 is made from pasteurized cow's milk2 7ii7 is a good source of protein1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 contains limited amounts of added sugars4 7#b7 ,fluid milk ,the term fluid milk means all varieties of pasteurized cow's milk that-- 7,a7 is packaged in liquid form2 and 7,b7 contains vitamins ,a and ,d at levels consistent with the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 ,state1 and local standards for fluid milk4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting and covered dairy products after of fluid milk each place it appears2 7#e7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by inserting and covered dairy products after purchase of fluid milk2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj4 #dcjf4 ,local farmers feeding our communities program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall establish a program under which the ,secretary will enter into cooperative agreements 7on a noncompetitive basis7 with eligible entities-- 7#a7 to help support covered local producers through building and expanding economic opportunities2 7#b7 to establish and broaden partnerships with such covered local producers and the food distribution community to ensure distribution of fresh 7including fresh frozen7 and nutritious foods2 and 7#c7 to strengthen such entity's local and regional food security and systems4 7b7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity selected to enter into a cooperative agreement under this section shall use funds received through such agreement-- 7#a7 to purchase unprocessed or minimally processed local foods 7including seafood1 meat1 milk and dairy products1 eggs1 produce1 and poultry7 from covered producers2 7#b7 to ensure that at least #be percent of the total annual value of products purchased by the eligible entity comprises purchases from small-size producers1 mid-size producers1 beginning farmers or ranchers1 or veteran farmers or ranchers2 7#c7 to provide technical assistance supporting-- 7,a7 covered local producers1 including in obtaining food safety training and certifications2 and 7,b7 efforts to grow the local agricultural value chain2 7#d7 to distribute such local foods to organizations1 including nonprofit organizations1 that have experience in food distribution to improve access to healthy and nutritious food2 and 7#e7 to build and expand economic opportunity for covered local producers4 7c7 ,limitation on use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amount made available to an eligible entity through a cooperative agreement under this section1 an eligible entity may use not more than #ae percent of such amount-- 7,a7 to cover administrative expenses2 and 7,b7 to provide technical assistance described in subsection 7b77#c72 7#b7 ,allocation for technical assistance ,of the amount described in paragraph 7#a71 an eligible entity shall use not less than #ej percent to provide technical assistance described in subsection 7b77#c74 7d7 ,technical assistance to eligible entities ,the ,secretary shall provide to eligible entities entering into a cooperative agreement under this section guidance1 technical assistance1 instruction1 and monitoring throughout the life cycle of the cooperative agreement4 7e7 ,amount of allocation ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 allocate #aj percent to ,tribal ,governments1 to be allocated using a funding formula determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 of the amounts remaining after making the allocation under paragraph 7#a71 allocate #a percent to each ,state 7other than ,tribal ,governments72 and 7#c7 after making the allocations under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 allocate the remaining amounts to each eligible entity 7other than ,tribal ,governments7 by applying the formula described in section #bad of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae74 7f7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,beginning farmer or rancher2 veteran farmer or rancher ,the terms beginning farmer or rancher and veteran farmer or rancher have the meanings given such terms in section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi74 7#b7 ,covered producer ,the term covered producer means a fisherman1 farmer1 producer1 rancher1 processor1 or cooperative processor that is-- 7,a7 within the geographic boundaries of the eligible entity in which the food will be delivered2 or 7,b7 not more than #djj miles from the delivery destination of the food4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,state agency1 commission1 or department that is responsible for agriculture1 procurement1 food distribution1 emergency response1 or other similar activities within the ,state4 7#d7 ,mid-size producer ,the term mid-sized producer means an individual whose annual gross cash farm income is equal to or exceeds #cej1jjj and is less than #iii1iii4 7#e7 ,small-size producer ,the term small-sized producer means one whose annual gross cash farm income is less than #cej1jjj4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 each territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 and each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7#g7 ,unprocessed or minimally processed local foods ,the term unprocessed or minimally processed local foods means food products means only those agricultural products that retain their inherent character4 ,such term includes-- 7,a7 fruits and vegetables 7including #ajj percent juices72 7,b7 grain products1 such as pastas and rice2 7,c7 meats 7including whole carcasses1 pieces thereof1 or ground meat72 7,d7 protein sources that are meat alternatives 7such as beans or legumes7 and fluid milk and other dairy foods 7such as cheese and yogurt72 and 7,e7 foods in a wide variety of minimal processing states 7such as whole1 cut1 or pureed7 or forms 7such as fresh1 frozen1 canned1 or dried74 #dcjg4 ,healthy food financing initiative ,section #bdc7;d7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiec7;d77 is amended by striking #abe1jjj1jjj and inserting #ace1jjj1jjj4 #dcjh4 ,dietary guidelines 7a7 ,in general ,section #cja7;a7 of the ,national ,nutrition ,monitoring and ,related ,research ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,at least every five years and inserting ,beginning with the #bjcj report and at least every #aj years thereafter12 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,rulemaking requirements under section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to the development of each report under this paragraph42 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking shall be based on the preponderance of the scientific and medical knowledge which is current at the time the report is prepared4 and inserting shall-- 7,a7 be based on significant scientific agreement that is determined by evidence-based review 7as defined in paragraph 7#h77;,a772 7,b7 be current at the time the report is prepared2 7,c7 be derived from questions generated under paragraph 7#e77;,e72 7,d7 address high-priority areas of concern to advance health outcomes2 7,e7 be designed to achieve nutritional adequacy and promote health1 as specified by the ,food and ,nutrition ,board of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering and ,medicine1 from the consumption of food1 including nutrients and bioactive food components occurring naturally and in fortified foods2 7,f7 include nutritional and dietary information relevant to individuals with nutrition-related common chronic diseases1 as defined by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 and 7,g7 include recommendations that are affordable1 available1 and accessible for the general population4 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#g72 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,frequency ,the ,secretaries may publish the report required under paragraph 7#a7 more frequently than required under that paragraph if the ,secretaries determine that more frequent publication is necessary to promote health1 based on the updated dietary reference intake values specified by-- 7,a7 the ,food and ,nutrition ,board of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering and ,medicine2 and 7,b7 other relevant scientific advancements based on continuous monitoring of the totality of publicly available scientific evidence4 7#d7 ,notification of update 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days before the ,secretaries plan to update a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries shall submit notification of that plan1 in writing1 to the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,justification ,the notification under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a justification for updating the report4 7#e7 ,independent advisory board 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the ,secretaries submit a notification under paragraph 7#d77;,a71 the ,secretaries shall establish an ,independent ,advisory ,board 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,board74 7,b7 ,members ,the ,board shall be comprised of at least #d members and not more than #h members1 of which-- 7i7 #d shall be appointed by the ,secretaries1 #b of whom shall not be ,federal employees2 and 7ii7 #a may be appointed by each of the highest ranking ,member of ,congress on each ,committee described in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 of the opposite political party of the ,president of the ,united ,states at the time of the appointment4 7,c7 ,expertise ,each member appointed to the ,board shall have expertise in nutrition science or food science1 including academic and applied experience4 7,d7 ,meetings 7i7 ,in general ,the first meeting of the ,board-- 7,i7 may only take place on or after the date that #d members are appointed to the ,board under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,ii7 shall take place on or after the date that is #ij days after the ,secretaries submit a notification under paragraph 7#d77;,a74 7ii7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the ,board4 7,e7 ,duties ,not later than #a year after the establishment of the ,board1 the ,board shall submit to the ,secretaries and the ,committees described in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 a list of scientific questions relating to the report for purposes of paragraph 7#b77;,c74 7,f7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,board shall terminate1 and the ,board shall disband1 immediately after carrying out subparagraph 7,e74 7#f7 ,exclusion ,the information and guidelines contained in each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be based on or include topics that are not relevant to dietary guidance1 as determined by the ,secretaries1 in consultation with the ,independent ,advisory ,board established under paragraph 7#e71 including taxation1 social welfare policies1 purchases under ,federal feeding programs1 food and agricultural production practices1 food labeling1 socioeconomic status1 race1 religion1 ethnicity1 culture1 or regulations relating to nutrition4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,evidence-based review 7,a7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term evidence-based review means a process under which-- 7i7 the totality of the scientific evidence relevant to a question of interest is collected1 analyzed1 and evaluated2 7ii7 scientific studies1 conclusions1 and recommendations are rated1 adhering strictly to standardized1 generally accepted evidence-based review methods2 and 7iii7 external peer review is conducted by nongovernment experts with recognized expertise in quality of evidence evaluation4 7,b7 ,strength of evidence ,each guideline contained in a report published under paragraph 7#a7 shall be assigned a rating by the ,secretaries for the strength of evidence used1 including to the extent by which the guideline will improve the ,healthy ,eating ,index4 7#i7 ,transparency 7,a7 ,disclosure ,any individual appointed to the ,dietary ,guidelines ,advisory ,committee or an ,independent ,advisory ,board established under paragraph 7#e7 shall-- 7i7 be appointed as a special government employee2 7ii7 comply with financial disclosure requirements applicable to such a special government employee under subpart ,i of part #bfcd of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 including the requirement to file the ,office of ,government ,ethics ,form #dej 7or successor ,form72 and 7iii7 prior to such an appointment1 provide a report to the ,secretaries regarding1 for the #aj-year period preceding such report1 any research funding or professional affiliation relating to a report under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,publication ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not later than #cj days after the date on which a ,dietary ,guidelines ,advisory ,committee or an ,independent ,advisory ,board is established1 the ,secretaries shall make publicly available-- 7i7 a summary of the financial disclosures reported by members of such ,committee or ,board2 7ii7 the research funding and professional affiliations reported by such members under subparagraph 7,a77iii71 categorized by the name of the individual2 and 7iii7 a detailed plan for managing any disclosed conflicts of interest1 including financial or ethical conflicts of interest1 preferences1 values1 and beliefs4 4 7b7 ,controlling report ,the #bjbe ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans published by the ,secretaries under subsection 7a77#a7 of section #cja of the ,national ,nutrition ,monitoring and ,related ,research ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda7;a77#a77 shall be controlling and considered to be the most recent ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans until the publication of the first report under such subsection in accordance with the amendments made to such section by this ,act4 ,v ,credit ,a ,farm ,ownership ,loans #eaja4 ,persons eligible for real estate loans ,section #cjb7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the #bnd sentence of paragraph 7#a71 by striking a majority each place it appears and inserting at least a #ej percent2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,eligibility of qualified operators ,qualified operators1 as defined by the ,secretary1 shall be considered to meet the operator requirement of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligibility of certain operating-only entities ,an applicant that is or will become only the operator of farm real estate acquired1 improved1 or supported with funds under this subtitle shall be considered to meet the owner-operator requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if #a or more of the individuals who is an owner of the farm real estate owns at least #ej percent 7or such other percentage as the ,secretary determines is appropriate7 of the applicant4 7,c7 ,eligibility of certain embedded entities ,an entity that is an owner-operator described in paragraph 7#a71 or an operator described in subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph that is owned1 in whole or in part1 by #a or more other entities1 shall be considered to meet the direct ownership requirement imposed under paragraph 7#a7 if at least #ge percent of the total ownership interests of the embedded entity1 or of the other entities1 is owned1 directly or indirectly1 by qualified operators of the farm acquired1 improved1 or supported with funds under this subtitle4 4 #eajb4 ,experience requirements ,section #cjb7;b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #c years and inserting #b years2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking #c-year and inserting #b-year2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #a or #b years and inserting #a year2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting or operational before responsibilities2 7iii7 in clause 7vii71 by striking or2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 met any other criteria established by the ,secretary2 or 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #c-year and inserting #b-year4 #eajc4 ,refinancing of indebtedness into direct loans ,section #cjc of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,refinancing of guaranteed loans into direct loans ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 shall promulgate regulations allowing certain loans guaranteed by the ,farm ,service ,agency to be refinanced into direct loans issued by the ,farm ,service ,agency1 in accordance with this subsection4 7#a7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,a guaranteed loan may be refinanced into a direct loan pursuant to this subsection only if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the guaranteed loan is distressed due to its status as a nonperforming loan that does not have a positive cash flow at rates and terms available from the lender2 7ii7 the borrower on the guaranteed loan is in monetary default and subject to liquidation or foreclosure action2 7iii7 a reasonable chance for the success of the operation financed by the guaranteed loan exists2 and 7iv7 all other criteria established by the ,secretary for purposes of this subsection to protect taxpayer funds and the loan programs of the ,farm ,service ,agency have been satisfied4 7,b7 ,reasonable chance of success ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77iii71 the ,secretary may determine that a reasonable chance for the success of an operation exists if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 all relevant problems with the operation financed by the guaranteed loan-- 7,i7 have been identified2 and 7,,ii7 can be corrected2 and 7ii7 on correction of the problems1 the operation can achieve1 or be returned to1 a sound financial basis4 7#b7 ,loan programs ,in making direct loans pursuant to the regulations promulgated under this subsection1 the ,secretary may refinance a loan guaranteed under #a program of the ,farm ,service ,agency into a direct loan issued under another program of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate and in accordance with the laws applicable to the program under which the direct loan is issued4 7#c7 ,refinanced guaranteed loans ,a direct loan issued by the ,farm ,service ,agency pursuant to the regulations promulgated under subsection 7a7 of this section shall be subject to any otherwise applicable limitation on the maximum amount of a direct loan issued by the ,farm ,service ,agency1 including1 if applicable1 the limitations described in sections #cje and #cac4 4 #eajd4 ,conservation loan and loan guarantee program ,section #cjd of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #aihe4 and inserting #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chab72 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 producers who use the loans to adopt precision agriculture practices or acquire precision agriculture technologies1 including adoption or acquisition for the purpose of participating in the environmental quality incentives program under subchapter ,a of chapter #d of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq474 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #eaje4 ,limitations on amount of farm ownership loans ,section #cje7;a77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7;a77#b77 is amended by striking #fjj1jjj1 or1 in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #a1gej1jjj 7increased1 beginning with fiscal year #bjai and inserting #hej1jjj1 or1 in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #c1ejj1jjj 7increased1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbf4 #eajf4 ,inflation percentage ,section #cje7;c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking of the ,prices ,paid ,by ,farmers ,index 7as compiled by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture7 for the #ab-month period ending on ,july #ca of the immediately preceding fiscal year and inserting of the per acre average ,united ,states farm real estate value1 the per acre average ,united ,states cropland value1 and the per acre average ,united ,states pasture value for the preceding year 7as published in the applicable ,agricultural ,land ,values report of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture71 weighted equally2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking of such index 7as so defined7 for the #ab-month period that immediately precedes the #ab-month period described in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting of the per acre average ,united ,states farm real estate value1 the per acre average ,united ,states cropland value1 and the per acre average ,united ,states pasture value for the year immediately preceding the year described in paragraph 7#a7 7as so published71 weighted equally4 #eajg4 ,authority of ,farm ,credit ,system institutions to provide financial support for essential rural community facilities projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga is amended by inserting after section #d4ah;,a 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf;a7 the following3 #d4ah;,b4 ,essential community facilities 7a7 ,in general ,a ,farm ,credit ,bank1 direct lender association1 or bank for cooperatives chartered under this ,act may1 for the purpose of making available capital to develop1 build1 maintain1 improve1 or provide related equipment or other support for essential community facilities in rural areas1 make and participate in loans and commitments1 and extend other technical and financial assistance for projects for essential community facilities eligible for financing under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act4 7b7 ,eligibility ,only an entity eligible for financing under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act may receive financing or any other assistance under subsection 7a7 of this section4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,financing ,a ,farm ,credit ,system institution described in subsection 7a7 shall not provide financing or assistance under this section in an aggregate amount that exceeds #ae percent of the total of all outstanding loans of the institution4 7#b7 ,offer requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,farm ,credit ,system institution shall not provide financing or assistance under this section unless the institution-- 7i7 has offered1 under reasonable terms and conditions acceptable to the borrower involved1 an interest in the financing to at least #a domestic lending institution not referred to in subsection 7a7 other than the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7ii7 has reported the offer to the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 7,b7 ,rural community bank priority ,in offering an interest in a financing to a domestic lending institution described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,farm ,credit ,system institution shall give priority to community banks located in the service area of the essential community facility being financed4 7d7 ,annual report to ,congress ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall provide a report to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate on the activities undertaken pursuant to this section by ,farm ,credit ,system institutions during the period covered by the report1 including through partnerships between such an institution and other lending institutions1 which shall also be posted on the website of the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbf4 #eajh4 ,down payment loan program ,section #caj;,e7b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking exceed #de percent of the least and inserting exceed1 subject to section #cje7;a71 #de percent of the lesser2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding or after the semicolon2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,c74 #eaji4 ,heirs property 7a7 ,reauthorization of the heirs property intermediary relending program ,section #caj;,i7g7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;c7g77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,cooperative agreements for heirs property resolution through direct public interest legal services ,section #caj;,i of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,cooperative agreements for heirs property resolution through direct public interest legal services 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to provide legal or accounting services to underserved heirs1 at no cost to the underserved heirs1 to assist in resolving undivided ownership interests on farmland or forest land1 or land transitioning to farmland or forest land1 that has multiple owners4 ,such a cooperative agreement must be for any of the following purposes3 7,a7 ,to assist with transitioning land to agricultural production4 7,b7 ,to maintain land in agricultural production4 7,c7 ,to increase access to programs administered by the ,secretary through the resolution of real property claims in order to allow real property owners to meet land ownership eligibility requirements for participation in a program administered by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,administration of cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,duration 7i7 ,in general ,a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in effect for not more than #d years1 subject to clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may extend a cooperative agreement or re-enter into a cooperative agreement with the same or a different eligible entity to provide continued services for heirs if-- 7,i7 property ownership is not resolved within the initial term of the original cooperative agreement2 and 7,,ii7 the entity certifies that the entity understands that the cooperative agreement is not guaranteed to be funded for more than #d years after the commencement of the original cooperative agreement4 7,b7 ,management of performance 7i7 ,annual reports ,an eligible entity must provide annual reports to the ,secretary summarizing the progress made during each fiscal year towards achieving the goals of the cooperative agreement for the heirs for whom services are provided under the cooperative agreement4 7ii7 ,information and data ,the ,secretary may require an eligible entity to provide the ,secretary with such information or data as the ,secretary deems necessary to determine that the eligible entity is making acceptable progress4 ,the data may not include personally identifiable information4 7iii7 ,effect of failure to demonstrate success ,if an eligible entity providing services under such a cooperative agreement does not demonstrate success1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in resolving or reasonably attempting to resolve the property claims of an heir1 the ,secretary may terminate the agreement4 7,c7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary may utilize requests for public input or the formal rulemaking process to effectuate this subsection4 ,at a minimum1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available the criteria for selecting an eligible entity to enter into an agreement to provide services1 the administrative and performance requirements for cooperative agreements under this subsection1 as well as codify within its internal policy its implementation process4 7,d7 ,heirs property not in farming ,on a limited basis1 and when determined by the ,secretary to meet the purposes of a program administered by the ,secretary and to expand access to such a program1 the ,secretary may allow an eligible entity to provide services at no cost to an heir who is not an underserved heir if-- 7i7 the land with respect to which the services are to be provided is not farmland or in agricultural production1 but could be viably productive for agricultural1 conservation1 or forestry purposes2 7ii7 the heir satisfies all other requirements of the definition of underserved heir2 7iii7 the heir can provide proof to substantiate that the heir is in control of the real property2 and 7iv7 the heir certifies to the ,secretary that the heir intends to apply for1 and make a good faith effort to enroll the land in1 a program administered by the ,secretary once property claims to the land are resolved through services provided under a cooperative agreement entered into under this subsection4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a nonprofit organization that-- 7i7 provides legal or accounting services to an underserved heir at no cost to the underserved heir to resolve property ownership issues2 and 7ii7 has demonstrated experience in resolving issues related to ownership and succession on farmland or forest land that has multiple owners4 7,b7 ,limited resource heir ,an heir shall be considered a limited resource heir for purposes of this subsection if-- 7i7 the total household income of the heir is at or below the national poverty level for a family of #d1 or less than #ej percent of the county median household income for the #b immediately preceding calendar years1 as determined annually using data of the ,department of ,commerce2 or 7ii7 the property of the heir for which legal services are provided pursuant to a cooperative agreement entered into under this subsection is in a persistent poverty community1 as determined annually on the basis of data from the ,department of ,commerce1 or a socially vulnerable area1 as designated by the ,centers on ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7,c7 ,underserved heir ,the term underserved heir means an heir with an undivided ownership interest in farmland or forest land that has multiple owners1 who is-- 7i7 a limited resource heir2 7ii7 a member of a socially disadvantaged group 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij72 or 7iii7 a veteran 7as defined in section #aja7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#d7 ,annual reports to ,congress ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall prepare1 make public1 and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a written report on the activities carried out under this subsection in the year covered by the report4 7#e7 ,limitations on authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this subsection1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 7c7 ,annual report on operations and outcomes under the relending program ,to resolve ownership and succession on farmland ,section #caj;,i7g7 of such ,act1 as so redesignated by subsection 7b7 of this section1 is amended by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall and inserting ,the ,secretary shall annually4 #eaaj4 ,prompt approval of loans and loan guarantees ,section #ccc;,a of the of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,real estate and operating guaranteed loans 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to lenders a short1 simplified application form for real estate and operating guaranteed loans under this title1 for loans of not more than #a1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,notice ,within #e business days after receipt of a complete application to guarantee a farm ownership or operating loan that meets the requirements under subparagraph 7,a7 originated by a ,preferred ,certified ,lender or ,certified ,lender1 the ,secretary shall notify the lender as to whether the application is approved or disapproved4 7,c7 ,maximum guarantee ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the percentage of the principal amount of a loan which may be guaranteed pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed-- 7i7 #ij percent1 in the case of a loan not exceeding #abe1jjj2 7ii7 #ge percent1 in the case of a loan of more than #abe1jjj and not more than #ejj1jjj2 or 7iii7 #ej percent1 in the case of a loan of more than #ejj1jjj and not more than #a1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,business and industry guaranteed loans to assist rural entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop an application process that accelerates1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the processing of applications for business and industry guaranteed loans to assist rural entities1 as described under section #caj;,b7a77#b77;,a71 for loans not exceeding #djj1jjj4 7,b7 ,exception ,the accelerated application process1 as provided under subparagraph 7,a71 shall apply to loans not exceeding #fjj1jjj if there is not a significant increased risk of a default on the loan1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7h74 #eaaa4 ,expedited approval pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #ccc;,d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;d7 the following3 #ccc;,e4 ,expedited approval pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall carry out a pilot program to establish an expedited qualification and approval process for borrowers seeking-- 7#a7 a direct farm ownership loan under this ,act2 or 7#b7 a guaranteed farm ownership loan under this ,act that is serviced by a ,preferred ,certified ,lender under section #cci7;d7 and provided to a creditworthy borrower1 as determined by the ,preferred ,certified ,lender4 7b7 ,loan assessments ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consider streamlining the process for making-- 7#a7 determinations necessary to make the certifications and assessments referred to in section #cci7;c77#e72 and 7#b7 determinations under section #cfj7;b74 7c7 ,rule of interpretation ,except as otherwise provided in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 this section shall not be interpreted to authorize the waiver or modification of any requirement1 other than an application process timing requirement1 imposed by or under this ,act4 7d7 ,report ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report examining the actions undertaken under1 and the results of1 the pilot program4 7e7 ,termination of effectiveness ,the authority provided by this section shall terminate effective ,september #cj1 #bjca4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #cdf7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,april #a of the fiscal year2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,september #a of the fiscal year2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 in the text1 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,april #a of the fiscal year4 ,b ,operating ,loans #ebja4 ,persons eligible for operating loans ,section #caa7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the #bnd sentence of paragraph 7#a71 by striking a majority each place it appears and inserting at least a #ej percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking 7#b7 ,special rule4--,an entity and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,eligibility of qualified operators ,qualified operators1 as defined by the ,secretary1 shall be considered to meet the operator requirement of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligibility of certain operating-only entities ,an entity 2 and 7,b7 by striking ownership interests of each embedded entity of the entity is owned directly or indirectly by the individuals that own the family farm and inserting total ownership interests of the embedded entity1 or of the other entities1 is owned1 directly or indirectly1 by qualified operators of the farm improved or supported with funds under this subtitle4 #ebjb4 ,limitations on amount of operating loans ,section #cac7;a77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;a77#a77 is amended by striking #djj1jjj1 or1 in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #a1gej1jjj 7increased1 beginning with fiscal year #bjai and inserting #gej1jjj1 or1 in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #c1jjj1jjj 7increased1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbf4 #ebjc4 ,limitation on microloan amounts ,section #cac7;c77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77#b77 is amended by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj4 #ebjd4 ,cooperative lending pilot projects ,section #cac7;c77#d77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 ,c ,emergency ,loans #ecja4 ,persons eligible for emergency loans ,section #cba of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the #ast sentence-- 7i7 by striking 7,a7 and inserting 7i72 7ii7 by striking 7,b7 and inserting 7ii72 7iii7 by striking 7#a7 and inserting 7,a72 7iv7 by striking 7#b7 and inserting 7,b72 and 7v7 by striking a majority each place it appears and inserting at least a #ej percent2 7,b7 in the #bnd sentence1 by striking this subsection and inserting this paragraph2 7,c7 by striking the #eth sentence2 and 7,d7 by adding after and below the end the following3 7#b7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,eligibility of qualified operators ,qualified operators1 as defined by the ,secretary1 shall be considered to meet the operator requirement of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligibility of certain operating-only entities ,an applicant that is or will become only the operator of farm real estate acquired1 improved1 or supported with funds under this subtitle shall be considered to meet the owner-operator requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if #a or more of the individuals who is an owner of the real estate owns at least #ej percent 7or such other percentage as the ,secretary determines is appropriate7 of the applicant4 7,c7 ,eligibility of certain embedded entities ,an entity that is an owner-operator described in paragraph 7#a71 or an operator described in subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph that is owned1 in whole or in part1 by #a or more other entities1 shall be considered to meet the direct ownership requirement imposed under paragraph 7#a7 if at least #ge percent of the total ownership interests of the embedded entity1 or of the other entities1 is owned1 directly or indirectly1 by qualified operators of the farm acquired1 improved1 or supported with funds under this subtitle4 2 and 7#b7 by striking all that precedes shall make and insure and inserting the following3 #cba4 ,eligibility for loans 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,eligibility requirements ,the ,secretary 4 ,d ,administrative ,provisions #edja4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program ,section #ccc;,b7h7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;b7h77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #edjb4 ,loan authorization levels ,section #cdf7;b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#a77 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #edjc4 ,loan fund set-asides ,section #cdf7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #edjd4 ,use of additional funds for direct operating microloans under certain conditions ,section #cdf7;b77#e77;,c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#e77;,c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 ,e ,miscellaneous #eeja4 ,extension of credit to businesses providing services to producers or harvesters of aquatic products 7a7 ,eligibility for credit and financial services ,section #a4i of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 persons furnishing to producers or harvesters of aquatic products services directly related to their operating needs2 or 4 7b7 ,purposes for extensions of credit ,section #a4aa7;c77#a7 of such ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjai7;c77#a77 is amended by inserting and to persons furnishing services directly related to the operating needs of producers or harvesters of aquatic products after needs4 7c7 ,production credit associations ,section #b4d7;a7 of such ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjge7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 persons furnishing to producers or harvesters of aquatic products services directly related to their operating needs4 4 #eejb4 ,export finance authority ,section #c4g7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;b77#b77;,a77i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #ej percent of the bank's capital and inserting #ae percent of the total assets of the bank2 and 7#b7 by striking an amount equal to #ej percent of the bank's capital and inserting #ae percent of the total assets of the bank4 #eejc4 ,support for rural water and waste systems ,section #c4g7;f7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7#b7 by striking ,the banks and inserting 7#a7 ,the banks2 7#c7 striking ,for purposes and inserting 7#c7 ,for purposes2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 1 or in the case of such loans1 commitments1 and assistance that are guaranteed1 the term rural area means an area described in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a77 before the period at the end2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#b7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 a bank for cooperatives may make and participate in loans and commitments and provide technical and other financial assistance to cooperatives and any other public or private entity 7except for the ,federal ,government7 for the purpose of installing1 maintaining1 expanding1 improving1 or operating facilities in a rural area for the processing or disposal of waste from any source1 the provision of telecommunication services1 and producing electricity from any source for use or sale by the borrower4 4 #eejd4 ,farm credit system regulation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #d4bj the following3 #d4ba4 ,farm credit system regulation 7a7 ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall be the sole and independent regulator of the ,farm ,credit ,system with respect to activities subject to this ,act4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall limit or affect any regulatory or other authority granted to the ,farm ,credit ,system ,insurance ,corporation under this ,act4 7c7 ,a law enacted or rule promulgated after the date of the enactment of this section shall not be held to modify or supersede the exclusive authority provided by subsection 7a71 except to the extent that the enacted law does so expressly4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eeje4 ,loan guarantees ,section #h4j7g77;,b7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa7#g77;,b77 is amended by inserting or section #ijjg7;c77#a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7;c77#a77 before the #ast comma4 #eejf4 ,standards for qualified loans ,section #h4h of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#h7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking mortgage investors and inserting investors in those types of loans2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,qualified loan limitation for single borrowers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall not treat a loan secured by agricultural real estate as a qualified loan when the cumulative principal amount of all loans to a single borrower or related borrowers exceeds #aj percent of the ,corporation's tier #a capital1 as defined by the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 7#b7 ,regulator determination ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration may issue regulations establishing a single borrower concentration limit lower than the percentage specified in paragraph 7#a7 if the ,farm ,credit ,administration determines that such a lower limit is necessary for the safe and sound operation of the ,corporation4 4 #eejg4 ,state agricultural mediation programs 7a7 ,matching grants to ,states ,section #ejb of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #gjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,carryover of financial assistance ,the ,secretary shall permit a ,state that receives financial assistance under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year to carry over not more than #be percent of the financial assistance that is not expended by the end of the fiscal year1 for use during the next fiscal year without deducting the amount from any assistance provided under this ,act in subsequent fiscal years4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ejf of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajf7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #eejh4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,elimination of obsolete references to county committees 7#a7 ,section #ccc;,a7a77#b77;,b77vi7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7a77#b77;,b77vi77 is amended by striking by the county committee and inserting of the application4 7#b7 ,section #ccf of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihf7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the last sentence of subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,section #cci of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihi7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,a71 by striking county committee certification that the borrower of the loan meets the eligibility requirements and and inserting the borrower meeting2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#d77;,a71 by striking county committee certification that the borrower meets the eligibility requirements or and inserting the borrower meeting4 7#d7 ,section #cei7;c77#a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;a7c77#a77 is amended by striking 7as determined by the appropriate county committee during the determination of eligibility for the loan74 7b7 ,revision of loan assessment requirements ,section #cfj7;d77#a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;b7d77#a77 is amended by striking annual review of direct loans1 and periodic review 7as determined necessary by the ,secretary7 of guaranteed loans and inserting periodic review 7as determined by the ,secretary7 of direct and guaranteed loans4 7c7 ,updating of outdated references to the ,farmers ,home ,administration and the ,rural ,development ,agency 7#a7 ,section #cji7;e7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibh7;e77 is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development4 7#b7 ,section #cca7;b77#d7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77#d77 is amended by striking ,consolidated4 7#c7 ,section #cca7;b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77 is amended in each of paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#g7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration each place it appears and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development4 7#d7 ,section #cca7;b77#h7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77#h77 is amended by striking ,rural ,development ,administration or by the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development4 7#e7 ,section #cca;,a7a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha;a7a77 is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration or by the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or by ,rural ,development4 7#f7 ,section #cce7;a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;a77 is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration or the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or ,rural ,development4 7#g7 ,section #cce7;f77#a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;f77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,agricultural ,stabilization and ,conservation ,service payments and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency farm program2 7,b7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration liens and inserting liens for a farmer program loan2 and 7,c7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration farmer and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency farmer4 7#h7 ,section #cch7;a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihh7;a77 is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration or the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development4 7#i7 ,section #cdg of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiie7 is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development4 7#aj7 ,section #cef of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration may and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development may2 and 7,b7 by striking the inventory of the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting inventory4 7#aa7 ,section #cgj7;a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;e7a77 is amended by striking the ,rural ,development ,administration1 the ,farmers ,home ,administration1 the ,rural ,electrification ,administration and inserting ,rural ,development1 the ,farm ,service ,agency1 the ,rural ,utilities ,service4 7#ab7 ,each of the following provisions of such ,act is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration each place it appears and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency3 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 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;c77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ae and inserting #fj2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,a7 by striking #ace and inserting #ahj2 and 7,b7 by inserting suitable for farming and ranching1 as determined by the ,secretary before the comma2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking not later than #ace days after acquiring the real property1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #cj days after the #ace-;day period1 and inserting or if the property is not suitable for farming and ranching as determined by the ,secretary1 not later than #fj days after the #ahj-;day period1 the ,secretary shall4 7e7 ,correction of infeasible inventory property disposition framework 7#a7 ,section #cca7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77#a77 is amended by striking 1 and until ,january and all that follows through fit74 7#b7 ,section #cce7;f7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;f77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 and redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall issue regulations consistent with this section that ensures the release of funds to each borrower4 4 7f7 ,replacement of references to district office with references to ,district ,director ,section #ccc;,a7a77#b77;,b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7a77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking district office each place it appears and inserting ,district ,director4 7g7 ,correction of obsolete reference to former trust territories ,section #cdc7;a77#f7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#f77 is amended by striking the ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands and inserting the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of ,palau1 and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands4 7h7 ,revision of farmer program loan definition ,section #cdc7;a77#aj7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aj77 is amended by inserting before ,june #ah1 #bjjh1 conservation loan 7,,cl7 under section #cjd on or after ,june #ah1 #bjjh1 before emergency loan 7,,em74 7i7 ,elimination of inconsistency between rules applicable to beginning farmers ,section #cdc7;a77#aa77;,c7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aa77;,c77 is amended by striking related to one another by blood or marriage and inserting qualified beginning farmers4 7j7 ,updating of provisions ,to reflect repurposing of conservation loan provisions 7#a7 ,section #cjc7;a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77 is amended in each of paragraphs 7#a77;,d7 and 7#b77;,d7 by striking described in section #cjd4 7#b7 ,section #caj;,d of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicd7 is amended by striking 1 or paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of section #cjd7;a71 and inserting section #cjd7;a74 7k7 ,updating of notice provision requirement and lifetime debt forgiveness limit ,section #cec7;i77#a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7;i77#a77 is amended by striking registered or certified mail and inserting any method that provides documentation of delivery4 7l7 ,updating of obsolete reference to the ,soil ,conservation ,service ,section #cjf7;a77#ac7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ac77 is amended by striking ,soil ,conservation ,service and inserting ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7m7 ,clarification of interest rate requirements 7#a7 ,section #cjg7;a77#c77;,b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibg7;a77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking not be-- and all that follows and inserting be equal to the interest rate for direct farm ownership loans under this subtitle1 not to exceed #e percent per year44 7#b7 ,section #caf7;a77#b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidf7;a77#b77 is amended by striking not be-- and all that follows and inserting be equal to the interest rate for direct farm ownership loans under this subtitle1 not to exceed #e percent per year44 7n7 ,correction of heading ,section #cji7;h77#f7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;h77#f77 is amended in the paragraph heading by striking ,beginning farmer loans and inserting ,down payment loan program participant4 7o7 ,elimination of superfluous restrictions ,section #cab of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 7p7 ,elimination of confusing references to loan guarantees ,section #cai of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking or guarantees2 and 7#b7 by striking or with respect to whom there is an outstanding guarantee under this subtitle4 7q7 ,elimination of obsolete reporting requirements ,section #cdf of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7 is amended by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7r7 ,correction of obsolete appeals provisions 7#a7 ,section #ceb7;c77#c7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj7;c77#c77 is amended by striking section #ccc;,b and inserting subtitle ,h of title ,,ii of ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid4 7#b7 ,section #cec of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7h71 by striking under section #ccc;,b2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7j7-- 7i7 by striking filed with the appeals division under section #ccc;,b and inserting to the ,national ,appeals ,division2 7ii7 by striking appeals division shall and inserting ,secretary shall2 and 7iii7 by striking county supervisor and inserting ,secretary4 7s7 ,elimination of unnecessary constraint on pilot projects ,section #ccc;,d7a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;d7a77 is amended by striking that are consistent with subtitle ,a through this subtitle4 7t7 ,correction of heading ,the paragraph heading in section #h4h7;a77#c7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#h7;a77#c77 is amended by striking ,mortgage loans and inserting ,loan quality4 #eeji4 ,report on improving creditworthiness of direct and guaranteed loan borrowers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report evaluating the feasibility of requiring the adoption of certain risk management practices as a condition for approving certain direct and guaranteed farm loans4 7b7 ,requirement ,in the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall evaluate the feasibility of requiring1 as a condition for approving certain direct and guaranteed farm loans1 the adoption of #a or more of the following risk management practices3 7#a7 ,hedging and marketing price or revenue risk management strategies4 7#b7 ,insurance coverage optimization or coordination4 7#c7 ,periodic financial reporting or financial management practices4 7#d7 ,cash management services to facilitate timely disbursement of funds and structured collection of operating revenues4 7#e7 ,the use of integrated monitoring and analytics tools to align risk management and financial decisions with observed environmental and production conditions4 7#f7 ,other risk mitigation practices as determined by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,voluntary lender incentives to promote integrated risk management support without increasing costs or burdens for applicants4 7c7 ,certification ,in completing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall also evaluate the feasibility of establishing a certification program that identifies loans approved contingent on the adoption of enhanced risk management practices1 including through voluntary lender incentives to promote integrated risk management support without increasing costs or burdens for applicants4 7d7 ,applicability ,the requirements and evaluations under this section shall apply only to operating1 production1 and working capital loans made for agricultural production purposes and shall not apply to real estate loans1 rural development loans1 housing loans1 business and industry loans1 or other non-operating credit programs administered by the ,secretary4 #eeaj4 ,farm ,credit ,administration option to examine low-risk ,farm ,credit ,system institutions on a #bd-month cycle 7a7 ,in general ,section #e4ai7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbed7;a77 is amended in the #ast sentence-- 7#a7 by striking in no event and inserting not2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 except that the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 in its sole discretion1 may extend the time period between mandatory examinations of institutions deemed by the ,farm ,credit ,administration to be small1 low-risk institutions to not more than #bd months before the period4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbf4 ,,vi ,rural ,development ,a ,improving ,health ,outcomes in ,rural ,america #faja4 ,prioritizations for distance learning and telemedicine and community facilities program ,section #faja7;a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#acb ,stat4 #dgbf2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in the heading1 by striking ,substance use disorder set-aside and inserting ,set-aside2 7,,ii7 by inserting at rural health facilities before that provide2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting 1 mental health1 behavioral health1 or maternal health before treatment2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting mental health1 behavioral health1 maternal health1 or before substance2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in the heading1 by striking ,substance use disorder selection and inserting ,selection2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting mental health1 behavioral health1 maternal health1 or before substance the first place it appears2 and 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting mental health concerns1 behavioral health concerns1 maternal health concerns1 or before substance2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting 1 behavioral health treatment1 mental health treatment1 or maternal health1 respectively before the period2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting behavioral health1 mental health1 maternal health1 or before substance the first place it appears2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg4 #fajb4 ,distance learning and telemedicine loans and grants ,section #bcce;,a of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#e7 is amended by striking #hb1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #hb1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available for #b fiscal years after the fiscal year for which appropriated4 ,b ,connecting ,rural ,americans to ,high ,speed ,broadband #fbja4 ,rural broadband program loans and grants 7a7 ,in general ,section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas and inserting ,re,connect ,rural ,broadband ,program2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the purpose and all that follows through provide funds for and inserting ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 which shall be known as the ,re,connect ,rural ,broadband ,program1 to provide grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees to finance2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees to eligible entities described in subsection 7d7 for the purpose of financing the construction1 improvement1 or acquisition of facilities and equipment necessary for delivering broadband service in rural areas4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in making grants1 making loans1 and guaranteeing loans under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give the highest priority to applications for projects to provide broadband service to unserved rural communities that do not have any residential broadband service of at least-- 7i7 a #be-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 a #c-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7,b7 ,other ,after giving priority to the applications described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall then give priority to applications-- 7i7 for projects to provide broadband service to rural communities-- 7,i7 with a population of less than #aj1jjj inhabitants2 or 7,,ii7 in geographically underserved and distressed areas1 including-- 7aa7 a socially vulnerable community 7as determined by the ,secretary72 7bb7 a persistent poverty county 7as determined by the ,secretary72 or 7cc7 in an economically distressed area 7as determined by the ,secretary72 7ii7 that were developed with the participation of1 and will receive a substantial portion of the funding or in-kind assistance for the project from1 #b or more stakeholders1 including-- 7,i7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments2 7,,ii7 nonprofit institutions2 7,,iii7 community anchor institutions1 such as-- 7aa7 public libraries2 7bb7 elementary schools and secondary schools 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7cc7 institutions of higher education 7including #ahfb ,land-,grant ,institutions1 #ahij ,land-,grant ,institutions1 #aiid ,land-,grant ,institutions1 ,hispanic-,serving ,institutions1 and ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities72 7dd7 health care facilities2 and 7ee7 facilities essential for local or regional commerce or for the movement of goods2 7,,iv7 private entities2 7,v7 philanthropic organizations2 and 7,,vi7 cooperatives2 or 7iii7 that are submitted by an eligible entity or is owned by an entity that has provided broadband service or other utility service for at least #e years in rural areas in the ,state in which the project would be carried out4 7,c7 ,affordability ,in determining whether a household is unserved for purposes of this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the affordability of broadband service4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking and at the end of clause 7i72 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end of clause 7ii7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 shall be subject to a grant agreement of not less than #aj years4 2 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,applications 7i7 ,grant-only applications ,the ,secretary shall establish an application process that permits an application for a grant-only award4 7ii7 ,combined applications ,the ,secretary shall establish an application process that-- 7,i7 permits a single application for a grant and a loan under title ,i or ,,ii1 or this title1 that is associated with the grant2 and 7,,ii7 provides a single decision to award the grant and the loan4 2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iv7 by striking subparagraph 7,f72 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,fees 7,a7 ,initial guarantee fee ,the ,secretary may assess an initial guarantee fee for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under this section in an amount that does not exceed #c percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan4 7,b7 ,periodic retention fee ,the ,secretary may assess a periodic retention fee for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under this section in an amount that does not exceed #j4ge percent of the outstanding principal of the guarantee loan4 7,c7 ,disclosure ,in altering any fee charged for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under this section1 the ,secretary1 not less than #cj days in advance of any fee change1 shall provide a public disclosure1 of the financial data1 economic and behavioral assumptions1 calculations1 and other factors used to determine the new fee rates4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,,ii7 by striking require2 and and all that follows through agree and insert require1 and agree2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,an entity eligible to obtain assistance under subsection 7c7 may include-- 7i7 a ,state or local government1 including any agency1 subdivision1 instrumentality1 or political subdivision of a ,state or local government2 7ii7 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7iv7 a cooperative or mutual organization2 7v7 an organization of #b or more incorporated areas that have established an intermunicipal legal agreement for the purposes of delivering communication services to residents2 7vi7 a corporation2 or 7vii7 a limited liability company or limited liability partnership4 7,c7 ,ineligible entities ,an individual or legal general partnership that is formed with individuals shall not be eligible to obtain a grant1 loan1 or grant and loan combination under subsection 7c74 7,d7 ,affiliated owned and operated networks ,under this subsection1 the ,secretary may fund the construction of networks owned and operated by an affiliate of an eligible entity receiving the grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee1 if the eligible entity1 the affiliate1 or both1 as determined necessary by the ,secretary1 furnishes adequate security for the grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated by clause 7ii7 of this subparagraph71 by inserting 1 directly or in conjunction with any combination of affiliates1 before may not2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b72 7,,ii7 by striking is submitted-- and all that follows through 7i7 not less than #ej and inserting is submitted not less than #ge 2 and 7,,iii7 by striking 7e72 and and all that follows and inserting 7e742 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,a77i7 and inserting 7,a72 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,affordability ,in deciding whether a proposed service territory is unserved for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider the affordability of broadband service in the service territory4 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 for and inserting ,for2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #be and inserting #ej2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #c and inserting #be2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,adjustments ,the ,secretary may adjust1 through a #cj-;day public notice and comment period published in the ,federal ,register1 an increase in the minimum level of broadband service under paragraph 7#a7 of no more than #ej percent from the preceding year1 if less than #ie percent of the funds of the program are obligated in the preceding #b funding rounds4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking buildout and inserting project agreement2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,broadband buildout standards defined ,a project must meet the following applicable broadband standard in order to be considered for assistance2 7i7 ,a project with an award term of less than #h years must provide service at #b times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection 7e77#a74 7ii7 ,a project with an award term of at least #h years and less than #ad years must provide service at #e times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection 7e77#a74 7iii7 ,a project with an award term of #ad or more years must provide service at #aj times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection 7e77#a74 7,c7 ,network upgrade planning ,the ,secretary may prioritize an applicant seeking to meet the broadband buildout standards under clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 if the applicant submits information regarding the potential for the physical infrastructure of the network to be upgraded to meet the broadband buildout standards under subparagraph 7,b77iii7 at the time of the application1 assuming reasonable progress in relevant networking technologies4 2 7#f7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting the following3 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #cej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7k71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate rules to carry out the amendments made by subsection 7a7 of this section1 and complete the biennial review process required by section #fja7;e77#b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf4 7c7 ,sunset ,the authorities provided by section #ggi of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 shall have no force or effect beginning #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,transition rules 7#a7 ,availability of funds for administrative costs ,not more than #a percent of the unobligated balances of amounts made available1 as of the date that is #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to carry out the pilot program described in section #ggi of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 may be used for the costs of transitioning from the pilot program to the program under section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf1 as amended by this ,act4 7#b7 ,consolidation of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the unobligated balances of all amounts made available on or before ,june #cj1 #bjbe1 to carry out the pilot program described in section #ggi of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 that are in excess of the amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph are hereby transferred to and merged with amounts made available to carry out the program authorized under section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf4 7,b7 ,unfunded approvals ,the amount described in this subparagraph is the amount required to fully fund each project approved as of the date that is #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 under the pilot program described in such section #ggi for which amounts were not obligated or partially obligated as of such date4 #fbjb4 ,expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas ,section #fjb7;g7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#a7;g77 is amended by striking #bjah through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fbjc4 ,innovative broadband advancement program ,section #fjc of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#b7 is amended to read as follows3 #fjc4 ,innovative broadband advancement program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to be known as the ,innovative ,broadband ,advancement ,program1 under which the ,secretary may provide a grant1 a loan1 or both to an eligible entity for the purpose of demonstrating innovative broadband technologies or methods of broadband deployment that significantly decrease the cost of broadband deployment1 and provide substantially faster broadband speeds than are available1 in a rural area4 7b7 ,terrestrial broadband demonstration projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide grants or loans to eligible entities for the purpose of deploying innovative broadband technologies to qualified consumers who subscribe to terrestrial broadband service in rural areas4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to obtain assistance under this subsection for a project1 an entity shall-- 7,a7 submit to the ,secretary an application-- 7i7 that describes a terrestrial broadband demonstration project designed to decrease the cost of broadband deployment1 and substantially increase broadband speed to not less than the maximum broadband project agreement requirements established under section #fja7;e77#d71 to qualified consumers in a rural area to be served by the project2 and 7ii7 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such other information as the ,secretary may require2 7,b7 demonstrate that the entity is able to carry out the project2 and 7,c7 agree to complete the project build-out within #e years after the date the assistance is first provided for the project4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,in awarding assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to proposals for projects that-- 7,a7 involve partnerships between or among multiple entities2 7,b7 would provide broadband service to the greatest number of rural entities at or above the broadband requirements referred to in paragraph 7#b77;,a77i72 7,c7 the ,secretary determines could be replicated in rural areas described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 are located in ,states and territories selected by the ,secretary to be diverse on the basis of geography1 topography1 and demographics4 7#d7 ,qualified consumer ,in this subsection1 the term qualified consumer means-- 7,a7 an individual or member of a household who lives in a rural area2 7,b7 a rural small business2 or 7,c7 an essential community facility1 as defined pursuant to section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a774 7#e7 ,rural area ,in this subsection1 the term rural area has the meaning provided in section #fja7;b77#c74 7c7 ,satellite broadband demonstration projects 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to reduce or eliminate the costs to access satellite broadband service for remote subscribers4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a broadband service provider that provides ,internet access directly to qualified consumers in remote areas via satellite technology4 7,b7 ,qualified consumer ,the term qualified consumer means a consumer served by an eligible entity that receives a grant under paragraph 7#c71 who is-- 7i7 an individual or a member of a household at or below the poverty line 7as defined in section #fgc7b7 of the ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aiha1 including any revision required by such section1 applicable to a family of the size involved72 or 7ii7 an essential community facility1 as defined pursuant to section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a774 7,c7 ,satellite broadband equipment ,the term satellite broadband equipment means user terminals1 ,wi-,fi routers1 power supplies1 mounts1 and any other equipment necessary to connect a qualified consumer to satellite broadband service4 7,d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,rural ,utilities ,service4 7,e7 ,remote ,the term remote means a region classified within level #c or level #d of the frontier and remote ,,zip ,code areas published by the ,economic ,research ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,grants to eligible entities 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of reducing or eliminating the cost associated with the purchase or installation1 or both1 of satellite broadband equipment to qualified consumers to subscribe to satellite broadband service in remote areas4 7,b7 ,requirements ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall-- 7i7 provide retail broadband service delivered via satellite technology to qualified consumers1 that-- 7,i7 enables a qualified consumer to the service to originate and receive high-quality voice1 data1 graphics1 video2 and 7,,ii7 has a latency which does not exceed #bej milliseconds2 7ii7 submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such other information as the ,secretary may require2 7iii7 agree to reduce or eliminate the cost associated with the purchase1 installation1 or both1 of satellite broadband equipment for qualified consumers2 and 7iv7 agree to provide qualified consumers with the reduction or elimination of that cost within #a year of the assistance being obligated to the eligible entity4 7,c7 ,eligibility map of qualified consumers ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish a map of the remote areas of qualified consumers that do not have access to terrestrial broadband service of at least-- 7i7 a #be-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 a #c-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7d7 ,report ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a comprehensive report to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate that shall provide the outcomes1 effectiveness1 and impact of the ,innovative ,broadband ,advancement ,program1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the broadband infrastructure funded1 including the scope1 scale1 nature and geographic locations of each award2 7#b7 the broadband access and speeds achieved1 including the download and upload speeds1 latency1 and overall network reliability2 7#c7 any technical or logistical challenges encountered by the eligible entities2 and 7#d7 any recommendations for future innovative broadband deployment initiatives in rural areas4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #fbjd4 ,community connect grants ,section #fjd of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #aj and inserting #be2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #a and inserting #c2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 provides broadband speeds not less than the broadband project agreement requirements established under section #fja7;e77#d77;,b77ii7 to the eligible entity within the proposed eligible service area4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fbje4 ,rate regulation ,title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#e7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjg4 ,rate regulation ,nothing in this title authorizes the ,secretary to regulate rates charged for broadband service4 4 #fbjf4 ,public notice1 assessments1 technical assistance1 and reporting requirements ,section #gja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;cc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting technical assistance1 before and2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77i71 by inserting 1 including a complete shapefile map before the semicolon2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 validate the information submitted by service providers under subparagraph 7,a7 through procedures established by the ,secretary1 which shall include an agency determination provided to the submitter1 an opportunity of the submitter to respond1 and a final non-appealable determination of the ,secretary2 and 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated by clause 7ii7 of this subparagraph71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking all that precedes subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,assessment of eligibility ,in making any determination to award a loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant for any retail broadband project provided assistance or for which assistance is sought that is administered by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall confirm that each unserved rural community identified in the application is eligible for funding by-- 7,a7 utilizing the map created by the ,federal ,communications ,commission under section #hjb7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd and the ,deployment ,locations ,map established under section #fjajd7;b7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #agjd7;b772 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,broadband technical assistance program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make grants to private1 nonprofit1 or public organizations to provide or receive eligible entities broadband technical assistance and training to expand access to broadband service in rural communities through the broadband programs of the ,department of ,agriculture including-- 7,a7 preparing applications for grants1 loans and loan guarantees under this section2 7,b7 identifying resources to finance broadband facilities from public and private sources1 including other ,federal agencies2 7,c7 preparing feasibility studies1 financial forecasts1 market surveys1 environmental studies1 and technical design information to support broadband services2 7,d7 preparing reports and surveys necessary to support the need for broadband services1 the price range1 and request financial assistance2 7,e7 analyzing and improving operations related to the management1 including financial management1 of broadband facilities and to the efficiency of the entity2 7,f7 collecting broadband infrastructure data2 or 7,g7 assisting with other areas of need identified by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to obtain assistance under this subsection1 an entity shall be-- 7,a7 a federally recognized ,tribe or ,tribal entity2 7,b7 a ,state or local government1 including any agency1 subdivision1 instrumentality1 or political subdivision thereof2 7,c7 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 7,d7 an institution of higher education 7including a #ahfb ,land-,grant ,institution1 #ahij ,land-,grant ,institution1 #aiid ,land-,grant ,institution1 ,hispanic-,serving ,institution1 or ,historically ,black ,college or ,university72 7,e7 a nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7,f7 a cooperative or mutual organization2 7,g7 a corporation2 or 7,h7 a limited liability company or limited liability partnership4 7#c7 ,selection priority ,in selecting recipients of grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to organizations that have experience in providing technical assistance and training to rural entities4 7#d7 ,national applications ,the ,secretary shall allow applications for grants under this paragraph from qualified organizations for the sole purpose of providing on-site community technical assistance and training on a national or multi-,state regional basis4 7f7 ,assistance for community broadband mapping 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of collecting broadband service data to assist the ,secretary in-- 7,a7 establishing the availability of broadband service or middle mile infrastructure in a rural area2 7,b7 determining the eligibility of a community for assistance under any broadband program administered by the ,secretary2 7,c7 undertaking a service area assessment under this section2 or 7,d7 collecting information to submit a challenge to the ,national ,broadband ,map created by the ,federal ,communications ,commission pursuant to section #hjb7;c77#a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#a774 7#b7 ,application ,to apply for a grant under this section1 an entity shall submit an application which identifies-- 7,a7 the data collection area2 7,b7 the purpose of the data collection2 7,c7 the types of broadband service data to be collected2 7,d7 the survey and data collection methods utilized2 and 7,e7 any other information the ,secretary determines necessary to promote the integrity of broadband service collected under this section4 7#c7 ,limitation of grant amount ,the amount of a grant made available under this subsection shall not exceed #ej1jjj4 7#d7 ,broadband service data usage ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any broadband service data collected under this section is-- 7,a7 measured or assessed in accordance with such standards as are established by the ,federal ,communications ,commission pursuant to section #hjb7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;a77#a77;,a772 7,b7 accurate and verifiable in accordance with such standards as are established by the ,federal ,communications ,commission pursuant to section #hjb7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;a77#a77;,a772 7,c7 included in any broadband maps or data sets maintained by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 made available to the ,chair of the ,federal ,communications ,commission and the ,administrator of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration for inclusion in any broadband maps or data sets either may maintain4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,broadband service ,the term broadband service has the same meaning given the term in section #fja4 7,b7 ,broadband service data 7i7 ,in general ,the term broadband service data means information related to-- 7,i7 the location and type of broadband service2 7,,ii7 the location and type of broadband infrastructure2 7,,iii7 the advertised1 maximum1 and average speed of broadband service2 7,,iv7 the average price of the most subscribed tier of broadband service2 7,v7 the speed tiers of broadband service available in the area2 or 7,,vi7 any additional metric the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7ii7 ,further definition ,the ,secretary shall further define the term broadband service area to ensure that data is measured and collected in a manner consistent with the reporting requirements under this section1 and any broadband coordination or data-sharing obligations4 7,c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a unit of local government in a rural area2 7ii7 a ,tribal ,government or unit of ,tribal ,government2 7iii7 an economic development or other community organization2 7iv7 an eligible entity under title ,i or ,,ii that serves persons in rural areas2 7v7 an internet service provider that has not more than #ajj1jjj subscribers2 or 7vi7 any other entity eligible under a title ,,vi program that is not an internet service provider4 7,d7 ,middle mile infrastructure ,the term middle mile infrastructure has the meaning given the term in section #fjb4 7,e7 ,rural area ,the term rural area has the meaning given the term in section #fja4 7#f7 ,limitation on amount made available for grants ,the ,secretary may not expend more than #a percent of the amounts made available under subsection 7g7 for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to carry out this subsection4 7g7 ,limitations on reservation of funds ,not less than #c but not more than #e percent of the amounts appropriated to the program to carry out title ,,vi shall be set aside to be used for-- 7#a7 conducting oversight under such title2 7#b7 implementing accountability measures and related activities authorized under such title2 or 7#c7 carrying out this section4 4 #fbjg4 ,limitation on overbuilding ,title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjh4 ,limitation on overbuilding ,any area in a proposed service area under this title shall not be considered unserved if an applicant in another ,federal or ,state broadband program has received an obligation of funding to offer retail broadband service in the area not more than #e years from the date of the obligation of funds1 at a speed of at least #ajj ,mbps download and #bj ,mbps upload4 4 ,c ,miscellaneous #fcja4 ,rural energy savings program ,section #fdjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 if the entity continues to serve rural areas 7as defined in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a77 before the semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 any ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,d7 any public1 quasi-public1 or nonprofit entity that uses innovative financing techniques and market development tools to accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency technology2 or 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,energy efficiency measures ,the term energy efficiency measures means1 with respect to any property service by an eligible entity-- 7,a7 a structural improvement or investment in a cost-effective1 commercial technology to increase energy efficiency 7including cost-effective on- or off-grid renewable energy or energy storage system72 and 7,b7 the replacement of a manufactured housing unit or large appliance with a substantially similar manufacturing housing unit or appliance1 respectively1 if that replacement is a cost-effective option with respect to energy savings4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and grants before to2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide-- 7,a7 loans to eligible entities that agree to use the loan funds to make loans under subsection 7d7 to qualified consumers for the purpose of implementing energy efficiency measures2 and 7,b7 at the election of any eligible entity that receives a loan under subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 a grant in accordance with paragraph 7#aa74 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj71 respectively1 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities serving at least #hj percent of their ratepayers residing in rural areas1 as defined in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a774 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting for loans before the period2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking that is2 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,repayment 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 with respect to a loan under paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 the term shall not exceed #bj years from the date on which the loan is closed2 and 7ii7 except as provided in paragraph 7#h71 the repayment of each advance shall be amortized for a period not to exceed #aj years4 7,b7 ,extensions ,the ,secretary may extend the term of a loan under subparagraph 7,a77i71 or the deadline for repayment of an advance under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7#a7 and inserting 7#a77;,a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,repayment and inserting ,subject to an applicable extension under paragraph 7#f77;,b71 repayment2 7,g7 by striking paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph7 and inserting the following3 7#i7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,special advances ,all special advances shall be made under a loan described in paragraph 7#a7 during the first #aj years of the term of the loan4 7,b7 ,replacement of manufactured housing units or large appliances ,not more than #aj percent of the total annual amount of budget authority for loans described in paragraph 7#a7 may be used for the replacement of manufactured housing units or large appliances4 2 and 7,h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,at the election of an eligible entity that receives a loan under this subsection1 the ,secretary may provide to the eligible entity a grant to pay for a portion of the costs incurred in-- 7i7 making repairs to the property of a qualified consumer that facilitates the energy efficiency measures for the property financed through a loan provided to the qualified consumer under subsection 7d72 or 7ii7 providing technical assistance1 outreach1 and training4 7,b7 ,amount 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the amount of a grant provided to an eligible entity under this paragraph shall be equal to not more than #e percent of the amount of the loan provided to the eligible entity under this subsection4 7ii7 ,persistent poverty counties ,the amount of a grant provided under this paragraph to an eligible entity that will use the grant to make loans under subsection 7d7 to qualified consumers located in a persistent poverty county 7as determined by the ,secretary7 shall be equal to #aj percent of the amount of the loan provided to the eligible entity under this subsection4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or grant before funds2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 7i7 may have a term and amortization schedule the length of which is the useful life of the energy efficiency measures implemented using the loan1 if the loan term does not exceed #bj years2 and 7ii7 shall finance energy efficiency measures for the purpose of decreasing energy usage or costs of the qualified consumer by an amount that ensures1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the applicable loan term described in clause 7i7 will not pose an undue financial burden on the qualified consumer1 as determined by the eligible entity2 7,c7 shall not be used to fund purchases of1 or modifications to1 personal property unless the personal property-- 7i7 is a manufactured housing unit or large appliance described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 or 7ii7 is or becomes attached to real property as a fixture2 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,clarification of eligibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including regulations71 an eligible entity may make a loan under this subsection to any qualified consumer located within the service territory of the eligible entity1 regardless of whether the qualified consumer is located in a rural area4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting outreach1 before and technical assistance2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and technical assistance of the program and inserting outreach1 and technical assistance relating to the program under this section2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by inserting 1 outreach1 before and training2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,funding ,not less than #c but not more than #e percent of amounts appropriated under subsection 7i7 may be used to provide outreach1 training1 and technical assistance under this subsection4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fcjb4 ,promoting precision agriculture 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced wireless communications technology ,the term advanced wireless communications technology means advanced technology that contributes to mobile 7#e;,g or beyond7 networks1 next-generation ,wi-,fi networks1 or other future networks using other technologies1 regardless of whether the network is operating on an exclusive licensed1 shared licensed1 or unlicensed frequency band4 7#b7 ,artificial intelligence ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given the term in section #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa74 7#c7 ,foreign adversary ,the term foreign adversary means any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long-term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the ,united ,states1 or security and safety of ,united ,states persons4 7#d7 ,precision agriculture2 precision agriculture technology ,the terms precision agriculture and precision agriculture technology have the meanings given the terms in section #abja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe4 7#e7 ,trusted ,the term trusted means1 with respect to a provider of advanced communications service or a supplier of communications equipment or service1 that the ,secretary has determined that the provider or supplier is not owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the influence of1 a foreign adversary4 7#f7 ,voluntary consensus standards development organization ,the term voluntary consensus standards development organization means an organization that develops standards in a process that meets the principles for the development of voluntary consensus standards 7as defined in the document of the ,office of ,management and ,budget entitled ,federal ,participation in the ,development and ,use of ,voluntary ,consensus ,standards and in ,conformity ,assessment ,activities 7,,omb ,circular ,a-#aai774 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to enhance the participation of precision agriculture in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 to promote ,united ,states leadership in voluntary consensus standards development organizations that set standards for precision agriculture4 7c7 ,interconnectivity standards for precision agriculture 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 shall-- 7,a7 develop voluntary1 consensus-based1 private sector-led interconnectivity standards1 guidelines1 and best practices for precision agriculture that will promote economies of scale and ease the burden of the adoption of precision agriculture2 and 7,b7 in carrying out subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 coordinate with relevant public and trusted private sector stakeholders and other relevant industry organizations1 including voluntary consensus standards development organizations2 and 7ii7 consult with sector-specific agencies1 other appropriate agencies1 and ,state and local governments4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the ,secretary1 in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 shall1 in consultation with the ,federal ,communications ,commission and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 consider-- 7,a7 the evolving demands of precision agriculture2 7,b7 the connectivity needs of precision agriculture technology2 7,c7 the cybersecurity challenges facing precision agriculture1 including cybersecurity threats for agriculture producers and agriculture supply chains2 7,d7 the impact of advanced wireless communications technology on precision agriculture2 and 7,e7 the impact of artificial intelligence on precision agriculture4 7d7 ,,gao assessment of precision agriculture standards 7#a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the ,secretary develops standards under subsection 7c71 and every #b years thereafter for the following #h years1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that assesses those standards1 including the extent to which those standards1 as applicable-- 7,a7 are voluntary2 7,b7 were developed in coordination with relevant industry organizations1 including voluntary consensus standards development organizations2 and 7,c7 have successfully encouraged the adoption of precision agriculture4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that summarizes the findings of each study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #fcjc4 ,food supply chain guaranteed loans ,section #caj;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,food supply chain capacity and resilience guaranteed loans 7#a7 ,definition of food supply chain guaranteed loan ,in this subsection1 the term food supply chain guaranteed loan means a business and industry guaranteed loan that is made or guaranteed by the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 including a guarantee described in subsection 7a77#c74 7#b7 ,purpose ,a food supply chain guaranteed loan may be made for the purpose of financing new investments in the start-up or expansion of projects in the ,united ,states that will increase the capacity of the food supply chain in the ,united ,states to aggregate1 process1 manufacture1 store1 transport1 wholesale1 or distribute food1 agricultural products1 or agricultural inputs4 7#c7 ,limitations ,the maximum amount of a food supply chain guaranteed loan shall not exceed #dj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,loan guarantees in nonrural areas ,the ,secretary may guarantee a food supply chain guaranteed loan to an eligible entity for a facility that is not located in a rural area if-- 7,a7 the primary purpose of the loan guarantee is for a facility to aggregate1 process1 manufacture1 store1 transport1 wholesale1 or distribute food agricultural products1 or agricultural inputs for agricultural producers or processors that are located within #hj miles of the facility2 7,b7 the applicant demonstrates to the ,secretary that the primary benefit of the loan guarantee will be to provide employment for residents of a rural area2 and 7,c7 the total principal amount of food supply chain guaranteed loans guaranteed for a fiscal year under this paragraph does not exceed #aj percent of the total principal amount of food supply chain guaranteed loans made for the fiscal year under subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 7#e7 ,quarterly reports to ,congress ,within #cj days after the end of each calendar quarter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that contains-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the outcomes achieved through use of the assistance1 and the ability of the recipient of the assistance to meet performance goals2 7,b7 a description of any debt recovery made with respect to a loan guaranteed under this subsection1 and agency projections for activities for which the assistance is provided2 and 7,c7 any recommendations of the ,secretary regarding the implementation of this subsection4 7#f7 ,reservation of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #e percent of the funds made available to carry out subsection 7a7 to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,availability of funds ,funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 for a fiscal year shall be reserved until ,april #a of the fiscal year4 4 #fcjd4 ,new1 mobile1 and expanded meat processing and rendering grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a public1 private1 or cooperative organization organized on a for-profit or nonprofit basis1 including a small establishment and very small establishment2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,c7 a land-grant college or university 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7,d7 a non-land-grant college of agriculture 7as defined in that section72 and 7,e7 a ,state department of agriculture or other applicable ,state office with authority over meat and poultry processing and rendering4 7#b7 ,small establishment2 very small establishment ,the terms small establishment and very small establishment have the meanings given the terms smaller establishment and very small establishment1 respectively1 in the final rule entitled ,pathogen ,reduction2 ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,point 7,,haccp7 ,systems 7#fa ,fed4 ,reg4 #chhjf 7,july #be1 #aiif77 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to create more resilient local and regional food systems2 7#b7 to expand1 diversify1 and increase resilience in meat and poultry processing and rendering activities2 7#c7 to increase farmer and rancher access to animal slaughter options2 7#d7 to improve compliance of processors with livestock and poultry processing statutes 7including regulations71 including the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 and the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq472 7#e7 to reduce barriers to entry for new meat and poultry processors and renderers2 7#f7 to establish new1 or update1 expand1 or otherwise improve existing1 meat and poultry processing and rendering facilities2 and 7#g7 to support the processing and slaughtering of niche production methods such as halal1 kosher1 and other specific cultural methods4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to use in accordance with subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,maximum amount ,the maximum amount of a grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,duration ,the term of a grant awarded under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #c years4 7#d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to small establishments and very small establishments4 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant to carry out activities in support of the purposes described in subsection 7b71 including activities-- 7#a7 to identify and analyze business opportunities1 including feasibility studies required for credit worthiness2 7#b7 to achieve compliance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or local regulations2 7#c7 to conduct regional1 community1 and local economic development planning and coordination and leadership development2 7#d7 to incentivize new1 innovative1 or mobile enterprises for increasing or improving local and regional meat or poultry processing and rendering2 7#e7 to implement humane handling infrastructure1 including holding space for livestock prior to slaughter1 shade structures1 and structures and equipment for humane slaughter2 7#f7 to develop a feasibility study or business plan for1 or carry out any other activity associated with1 establishing or expanding a small meat or poultry slaughter1 processing1 or rendering facility2 7#g7 to purchase equipment that enables the further use or value-added sale of coproducts or byproducts2 and 7#h7 to purchase cold storage and related equipment4 7e7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the activities carried out using a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed-- 7#a7 #ij percent in the case of a grant in the amount of #ajj1jjj or less2 or 7#b7 #ge percent in the case of a grant in an amount greater than #ajj1jjj4 7f7 ,quarterly reports to ,congress ,within #cj days after the end of each calendar quarter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that contains-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the outcomes achieved through use of the grant1 and the ability of the grantee to meet performance goals2 7#b7 an evaluation of the compliance of the grantee with the terms and conditions of the grant2 7#c7 a determination as to whether the grant recipient maintains adequate financial capacity to carry out the activities for which the grant is provided2 and 7#d7 any recommendations of the ,secretary regarding the implementation of this section4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #fcje4 ,expanding ,childcare in ,rural ,america ,initiative 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,childcare 7,a7 ,in general ,the term childcare means any program that-- 7i7 provides quality care and early education for children who have not yet entered first grade2 and 7ii7 is operated by-- 7,i7 an eligible childcare provider described in section #feh,p7#f77;,a7 of the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn7#f77;,a772 or 7,,ii7 a childcare provider that1 on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7aa7 is licensed1 regulated1 or registered in the ,state1 territory1 or ,indian ,tribe in which the provider is located2 and 7bb7 meets applicable ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and local health and safety requirements4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term childcare includes-- 7i7 a school-based program described in subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 a program described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is a ,head ,start program1 including a migrant and seasonal ,head ,start program1 or an ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native ,head ,start program carried out under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 7iii7 a facility used for a program described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iv7 a service provided under a program described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,initiative ,the term ,initiative means the ,expanding ,childcare in ,rural ,america ,initiative established under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,rural area ,the term rural area has the meaning given the term in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an initiative1 to be known as the ,expanding ,childcare in ,rural ,america ,initiative1 under which the ,secretary shall provide1 for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi1 priority in accordance with subsection 7c7 to address the availability1 quality1 and cost of childcare in rural areas4 7c7 ,childcare priorities 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in selecting recipients of loans and grants under a program described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to any qualified applicant that proposes to use the loan or grant to address the availability1 quality1 or cost of childcare4 7#b7 ,description of programs ,the programs referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the following3 7,a7 ,the essential community facilities loan and grant programs authorized under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a774 7,b7 ,the business and industry direct and guaranteed loan program authorized under section #caj;,b7g7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g774 7,c7 ,the rural microentrepreneur assistance program authorized under section #cgi;,e of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs74 7,d7 ,the intermediary relending program authorized under the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b74 7d7 ,requirements ,in providing funding in accordance with the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall ensure a balanced geographical distribution of the benefits under the ,initiative4 7e7 ,evaluation2 report 7#a7 ,evaluation ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the projects carried out using assistance provided under the ,initiative1 including-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 the types of projects carried out2 7ii7 the communities in which the projects are carried out2 7iii7 the organizations and entities participating in the projects2 and 7iv7 the types of partnerships developed to carry out the projects2 and 7,b7 the economic and social impacts of the investments in the projects4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a71 including a thorough analysis of the outcomes of the evaluation4 #fcjf4 ,technical assistance for geographically underserved and distressed areas 7a7 ,in general ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall directly1 or through cooperative agreements1 provide technical assistance and strengthen local capacity to improve access to rural development programs administered by the ,secretary for local partners 7including local governments1 cooperatives1 businesses1 and community anchor institutions7 in geographically underserved and distressed areas4 7b7 ,reports ,beginning #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall annually publish1 make available to the public1 and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on how the provision of technical assistance under subsection 7a7 has affected geographically underserved and distressed areas in the year covered by the report4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,geographically underserved and distressed area ,the term geographically underserved and distressed area means a rural area 7as defined in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a777-- 7,a7 in a socially vulnerable community 7as determined by the ,secretary72 7,b7 in a persistent poverty county 7as determined by the ,secretary72 7,c7 in an economically distressed area 7as determined by the ,secretary72 or 7,d7 in a colonia4 7#b7 ,community anchor institution ,the term community anchor institution means-- 7,a7 a public library2 7,b7 an elementary or secondary school2 7,c7 an institution of higher education2 7,d7 a health care facility2 or 7,e7 any other nonprofit or governmental community support organization4 #fcjg4 ,establishment of the ,rural ,development ,innovation ,center ,subtitle ,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cgi;,j4 ,rural ,development ,innovation ,center 7a7 ,definition of rural development mission areas ,in this section1 the term ,rural ,development ,mission ,areas means the agencies under the ,rural ,development ,agency at the ,department of ,agriculture1 including the ,rural ,utilities ,service1 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service1 and the ,rural ,housing ,service4 7b7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established within the ,rural ,development ,mission ,areas a ,rural ,development ,innovation ,center 7the ,innovation ,center7 to promote and facilitate innovation in the administration and implementation of rural development programs and initiatives4 7c7 ,functions ,the ,innovation ,center shall-- 7#a7 review all processes for ,rural ,development ,mission ,area programs to identify inefficiencies1 redundancies1 and barriers to access1 including-- 7,a7 unnecessary delays in loan and grant applications processing and approvals2 7,b7 high application costs2 and 7,c7 deficiencies in technical assistance for programs2 7#b7 establish and maintain an ongoing public process for public and private stakeholders to provide perspectives on the challenges faced when applying for1 utilizing1 or participating in ,rural ,development ,mission ,area programs2 7#c7 identify and assess any innovative strategies and collaborative models to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of rural development programs and initiatives2 7#d7 foster and maintain partnerships with public and private stakeholders to leverage expertise and resources for the ,rural ,development ,mission ,areas2 7#e7 promote cross-agency collaborations and identify best practices in rural economic development2 7#f7 identify and implement technological solutions and software applications to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of ,rural ,development ,mission ,area programs1 including enhancing data management systems2 7#g7 conduct research1 analysis1 and evaluation to modernize1 simplify1 and improve ,rural ,development ,mission ,area programs1 and ensure that the programs are accessible1 transparent1 and user-friendly2 and 7#h7 disseminate information1 guidance1 and training materials to ,rural ,development ,mission ,area personnel and stakeholders on innovative rural development practices and opportunities4 7d7 ,modernization plan ,the ,innovation ,center shall develop1 and periodically update1 a modernization plan to facilitate innovation in administering and implementing rural development programs and initiatives that-- 7#a7 outlines strategies aimed at harnessing the potential of emerging technologies for program delivery and overall service2 7#b7 enhances program efficiencies by identifying and implementing measures to streamline program and administrative processes1 reduce redundancies1 and optimize resource allocation2 7#c7 expands the availability and accessibility of digital services1 leveraging digital platforms and tools to broaden the reach of the programs and improve the overall user experience for rural stakeholders2 7#d7 integrates data-driven solutions to optimize program delivery and maximize impact and effectiveness of the efforts in rural development2 and 7#e7 establishes periodic milestones and goals to track the progress of the modernization plan4 7e7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit an annual report to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate on-- 7#a7 the activities and accomplishments of the ,innovation ,center1 including progress in advancing rural development innovation and the outcome achieved2 7#b7 a comprehensive working plan designed to actively engage public and private stakeholders1 as described in subsection 7c77#b72 and 7#c7 the progress on the modernization plan described in subsection 7d74 4 #fcjh4 ,rural ,health ,liaison report ,section #bcf of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fidf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 coordinate with the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture in implementation of the ,farm and ,ranch ,stress ,assistance ,network provided for in section #gebb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicf74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,report ,the ,rural ,health ,liaison shall submit an annual report to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate outlining the activities conducted under subsection 7b74 4 ,d ,additional ,amendments to the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act #fdja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants ,section #cjf7;a77#b77;,b77vii7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b77;,b77vii77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdjb4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program ,section #cjf7;a77#bb7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bb77 is amended to read as follows3 7#bb7 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 through the ,rural ,utilities ,service1 shall continue a national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program that is consistent with the activities and results of the program conducted before the date of enactment of this ,act1 and with this section1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,purpose ,the ,rural ,water and ,wastewater ,circuit ,rider ,program shall provide a network of expert rural water ,circuit ,riders located in all #ej ,states1 including ,united ,states territories and ,freely ,associated ,states1 which work one-on-one with eligible rural water and wastewater systems in major assistance categories described in subparagraph 7,d74 ,the program is intended to help rural water systems operate effectively and efficiently and achieve long-term sustainability and compliance with certain ,federal laws and requirements1 including the ,safe ,water ,drinking ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 and the ,clean ,water ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 7,c7 ,eligible entities ,in selecting recipients of grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements to be made available for activities listed under subparagraph 7,d71 the ,secretary shall select nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated experience providing technical assistance and disaster and recovery assistance for water and wastewater utilities nationwide4 ,awardees shall rely on personnel that possess active water and wastewater operators' licenses or overall knowledge of water utilities necessary to carry out eligible activities under subparagraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,eligible uses of funds ,an eligible entity shall use funds under the ,rural ,water and ,wastewater ,circuit ,rider program for a rural water1 wastewater1 or wastewater disposal facility for-- 7i7 technical assistance1 including-- 7,i7 ,board training2 7,,ii7 managerial and financial operations with the effort to enhance the long-term sustainability of rural water and wastewater systems1 including partnerships1 consolidation1 and regionalization2 7,,iii7 physical operation and maintenance of rural water and wastewater infrastructure2 7,,iv7 water treatment2 7,v7 regulatory compliance2 7,,vi7 facility security2 7,,vii7 loan application and reporting2 7,,viii7 cybersecurity2 7,,ix7 implementation of cybersecurity plans1 procedures1 and technologies to protect against cyberthreats2 or 7,x7 other areas the ,secretary deems appropriate2 7ii7 disaster and recovery assistance including-- 7,i7 direct on-site personnel and equipment to eligible utilities2 7,,ii7 coordinating in statewide emergency response networks2 7,,iii7 facilitating the development of action plans between utilities1 local governments1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and the ,state emergency management agencies2 7,,iv7 resiliency and mitigation planning2 7,v7 ,,gis mapping2 7,,vi7 updating vulnerability assessments1 preparation of emergency response plans1 communication protocols1 hazard recognition and evaluation skills2 7,,vii7 conducting preliminary damage assessments of critical infrastructure2 7,,viii7 addressing outstanding deficiencies focused on resolving health-based regulatory1 operational1 financial1 and managerial deficiencies that impact the sustainability of the affected utilities2 7,,ix7 application and reporting assistance for ,federal and ,state requirements including ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and insurance recovery claims2 7,x7 providing for disaster readiness1 support1 and response activities targeted to disadvantaged communities that lack the financial resources and human capital necessary to adequately address significant health1 safety1 or sanitary concerns2 and 7,,xi7 other areas the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7iii7 ,additional uses ,in response to activities under subparagraph 7,b7 related to natural disasters and emergencies1 not more than #e percent of each award may be used to purchase or reimburse the rental costs of appropriate emergency equipment1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,eligible project areas ,to receive assistance under the ,rural ,water and ,wastewater ,circuit ,rider ,program and carry out activities1 an eligible entity must serve-- 7i7 an area with a population of-- 7,i7 #aj1jjj or fewer inhabitants for technical assistance under subparagraph 7,d77i72 or 7,,ii7 #ej1jjj or fewer inhabitants for disaster and recovery assistance under subparagraph 7,d77ii72 and 7ii7 a public body1 nonprofit corporation1 or ,indian tribe with legal authority to own and operate the water facility4 7,f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg through fiscal year #bjca4 4 #fdjc4 ,zero and low interest loans for distressed water systems ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#bb7 the following3 7#bc7 ,assistance for distressed water systems 7,a7 ,to promote the long-term sustainability and financial viability of eligible rural community waste disposal and water facilities as described in subparagraph 7,b71 for any entity described in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 make a zero percent interest loan or a #a percent interest loan pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 forgive the principal or interest1 or modify any term or condition of a new or existing loan made pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7iii7 refinance all or part of any other loan made for an eligible purpose under paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection or section #cjf;,c2 or 7iv7 waive any fee required to insure or guarantee a loan pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 or 7#bd74 7,b7 ,to promote the long-term sustainability and financial viability of the services provided by eligible entities1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 provide assistance to an eligible entity for the purpose of-- 7,i7 ensuring the entity has necessary resources to maintain public health1 safety1 or order2 7,,ii7 addressing financial hardships of the eligible entity1 its customers1 and the community it serves2 7,,iii7 improving the financial stability of the eligible entity1 including changes to-- 7aa7 operational practices2 7bb7 revenue enhancements2 7cc7 policy revisions2 and 7dd7 contract services2 and 7,,iv7 supporting a partnership1 regionalization1 or consolidation of the entity with another water system2 and 7ii7 require an applicant to-- 7,i7 receive financial planning assistance and prepare a long-term financial plan2 or 7,,ii7 partner1 regionalize1 or consolidate with another water system4 7,c7 ,an entity shall be eligible for assistance under this paragraph if the entity-- 7i7 is a rural water1 wastewater1 or wastewater disposal system with respect to which assistance may be provided under a water or wastewater1 or waste disposal program under this subsection or section #cjf;,a1 #cjf;,c1 or #cjf;,d1 and 7ii7 is-- 7,i7 located in a socially disadvantaged community1 a persistent poverty county1 colonia1 or distressed tribal area1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 facing an economic hardship as defined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,an entity eligible under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 may designate a water and wastewater utility provider to apply for a loan under this paragraph and carry out the loan application on behalf of the eligible entity4 7,e7 7i7 ,the ,secretary shall evaluate such a loan application on the basis of the needs of the eligible entity and the beneficiaries of the eligible entity rather than the needs of the applicant water and wastewater utility provider4 7ii7 ,a water and wastewater utility provider to whom a loan is made under this paragraph on the basis of an application submitted on behalf of an eligible entity may use the loan only for the benefit of the residents of the eligible area for which the loan is provided4 4 #fdjd4 ,tribal college and university essential community facilities ,section #cjf7;a77#be77;,c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#be77;,c77 is amended by striking #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdje4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program ,section #cjf;,a7i77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7i77#b77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdjf4 ,water systems for rural and native villages in ,alaska ,section #cjf;,d7d77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;d7d77#a77 is amended by striking #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdjg4 ,rural decentralized water systems ,section #cjf;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 is amended to read as follows3 #cjf;,e4 ,rural decentralized water systems 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible individual ,the term eligible individual means an individual who is a member of a household the members of which have a combined income 7for the most recent #ab-month period for which the information is available7 that is not more than #hj percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the ,state or territory in which the individual resides1 according to the most recent decennial census of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,eligible grant recipient ,the term eligible grant recipient means a private nonprofit organization that uses a grant provided under this section for the purposes described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,qualified water quality testing ,the term qualified water quality testing means a baseline analysis of the bacterial and chemical characteristics of concern from a drinking water sample collected at the point of consumption and tested by a laboratory certified to conduct water quality testing that is provided to-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the eligible grant recipient receiving a grant under this section and any eligible individual served by the eligible grant recipient4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants to an eligible grant recipient for the purpose of-- 7,a7 providing loans and subgrants to eligible individuals for-- 7i7 the construction1 refurbishing1 and servicing of individual household water well systems and individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas that are or will be owned by the eligible individuals2 or 7ii7 in the event of ground well water contamination1 the installation or replacement of water treatment1 where needed as determined by a qualified water quality test or other third-party documentation to the satisfaction of the ,secretary2 7,b7 performing qualified water quality testing of individual household water well systems and individually utilized household decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas that are or will be utilized by the eligible individuals2 or 7,c7 providing technical assistance to eligible individuals for-- 7i7 the installation or replacement of individual household water well systems and individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems in rural areas that are or will be owned by the eligible individuals2 7ii7 interpreting qualified water quality tests2 or 7iii7 addressing ground well water contamination4 7#b7 ,terms and amounts for loans and subgrants 7,a7 ,terms of loans ,a loan made with grant funds under this section-- 7i7 shall have an interest rate of #a percent2 and 7ii7 shall have a term not to exceed #bj years4 7,b7 ,amounts ,a loan or subgrant made with grant funds under this section shall not exceed #bj1jjj for each water well system or decentralized wastewater system described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,administrative expenses ,a recipient of a grant made under this section may use grant funds to pay administrative expenses associated with providing the assistance described in paragraph 7#a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,water treatment standards ,water treatment provided under this section shall-- 7,a7 incorporate components that are third-party certified as compliant with relevant consensus-based standards for drinking water treatment units or systems1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 be installed1 according to the instructions of the manufacturer1 by a qualified1 certified1 or licensed water treatment professional1 including a professional credentialed through a manufacturer or third-party4 7c7 ,priority in awarding grants ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an applicant that has substantial expertise and experience in promoting the safe and effective use of individually owned household water well systems1 individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems1 and ground water4 7d7 ,limitation ,an eligible grant recipient cannot use more than #aj percent of a grant awarded under this section for the activities described under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a74 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #fdjh4 ,assistance to rural entities ,section #caj;,b7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,precision agriculture2 precision agriculture technology ,the terms precision agriculture and precision agriculture technology have the meanings given those terms in section #abja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,c72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 expanding the adoption of precision agriculture practices1 including by financing the acquisition of precision agriculture technology1 in order to promote best practices1 reduce costs1 and improve the environment4 4 #fdji4 ,solid waste management grants ,section #caj;,b7b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking governments and related agencies and inserting governments1 related agencies1 and ,indian tribes2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdaj4 ,rural business development grants ,section #caj;,b7c77#d77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdaa4 ,rural cooperative development grants ,section #caj;,b7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,cooperative development ,the term cooperative development means activities including education1 training1 and technical assistance1 to support the start-up1 expansion1 or ongoing sustainability of new and existing cooperatives4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking underserved and economically distressed areas in rural areas of the ,united ,states and inserting socially vulnerable1 underserved1 or distressed communities2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by inserting at least before a #be percent2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and all applications that satisfy this subparagraph shall be given the same priority for the scoring criterion based on satisfying this subparagraph before the period2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,award renewals for qualified nonprofit institutions ,the ,secretary shall award a grant under this subsection to a nonprofit institution on the same terms and for the establishment or operation of the same center or centers for cooperative development for which the nonprofit institution was awarded a grant in the current fiscal year1 if the nonprofit institution-- 7i7 is a recipient of an award under this subsection2 7ii7 requests a renewal under this subparagraph2 7iii7 has submitted a complete application under this subsection in the preceding #b fiscal years2 and 7iv7 has operated the center or centers for cooperative development in a manner which successfully meets the parameters described in paragraph 7#e71 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary shall analyze the data resulting from the research1 and include the data and the analysis in the annual report submitted by the interagency working group under paragraph 7#ab742 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by adding at the end the following3 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this sentence and annually thereafter1 the interagency working group shall submit to the ,congress a report describing the activities carried out by the working group42 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdab4 ,lender fees in guaranteed loan programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #ccc of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,in connection2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by adding and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#g72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,fees 7#a7 ,initial guarantee fee ,the ,secretary may assess an initial guarantee fee for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under section #cjf7;a7 in an amount that does not exceed #c percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan4 7#b7 ,periodic retention fee ,the ,secretary may assess a periodic retention fee for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under section #cjf7;a7 in an amount that does not exceed #j4ge percent of the outstanding principal of the guaranteed loan4 7#c7 ,disclosure ,in altering any fee charged for any insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under section #cjf7;a71 the ,secretary1 not less than #cj days in advance of any fee change1 shall provide a public disclosure of the financial data1 economic and behavioral assumptions1 calculations1 and other factors used to determine the new fee rates4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #caj;,b7g77#e7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#e77 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,fees 7,a7 ,initial guarantee fee ,the ,secretary may assess an initial guarantee fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan in an amount that does not exceed #c percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan4 7,b7 ,periodic retention fee ,the ,secretary may assess a periodic retention fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan in an amount that does not exceed #j4ge percent of the outstanding principal of the guaranteed loan4 7,c7 ,disclosure ,in altering any fee charged for any guaranteed business and industry loan1 the ,secretary1 not less than #cj days in advance of any fee change1 shall provide a public disclosure of the financial data1 economic and behavioral assumptions1 calculations1 and other factors used to determine the new fee rates4 4 #fdac4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural food products ,section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,b77iv77,i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,b77iv77,i77 is amended by striking #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdad4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program ,section #caj;,b7i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,c72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 provides training opportunities and resources for veterans 7as defined in section #aja7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 who actively are or are seeking to become agricultural producers1 which shall be known as the ,armed to ,farm ,initiative4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #bjjh through #bjbc4 and inserting the following3 #bjbg through #bjca1 of which-- 7,a7 #c1ejj1jjj shall be made available for each fiscal year for activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 #a1ejj1jjj shall be available for each fiscal year for activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,e74 4 #fdae4 ,rural economic area partnership zones ,section #caj;,b7j7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;j77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fdaf4 ,intermediary relending program ,section #caj;,h7i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b7i77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdag4 ,rural health care facility assistance 7a7 ,in general ,section #cdb of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiij;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,assistance and inserting the following3 7a7 ,refinancing of certain rural health care facility debt 7#a7 ,in general ,assistance 2 7#b7 by striking rural hospital and inserting an eligible health care facility2 7#c7 by striking a community and inserting an area2 7#d7 by striking hospital1 and inserting eligible health care facility12 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,to promote the long-term sustainability and financial viability of an eligible health care facility1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide assistance to an eligible health care facility for the purpose of-- 7i7 ensuring the facility has necessary resources to maintain public health1 safety1 or order2 7ii7 addressing financial hardships of the facility1 its patients1 and the area it serves2 and 7iii7 identifying the financial stability of the facility1 including-- 7,i7 operational practices2 7,,ii7 revenue enhancements2 7,,iii7 policy revisions2 7,,iv7 partnerships1 regionalization1 or consolidation of rural health systems2 and 7,v7 contract services2 and 7,b7 require an applicant to-- 7i7 receive financial planning assistance2 and 7ii7 prepare a long-term financial plan4 7#c7 ,waiver ,in the case of an application for refinancing pursuant to this section1 the ,secretary may waive the requirement of section #cjb7;a77#a77;,d7 if the eligible health care facility is insolvent4 7b7 ,rural health care facility technical assistance program 7#a7 ,in general ,in lieu of any other authority under which the ,secretary may provide technical assistance to any eligible health care facility1 the ,secretary shall establish1 and maintain1 directly or by grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 a ,rural ,health ,care ,facility ,technical ,assistance ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to provide technical assistance and training1 tailored to the capacity and needs of each eligible health care facility1 to help eligible health care facilities in rural areas-- 7,a7 identify development needs for maintaining essential health care services1 and support action plans for operational and quality improvement projects to meet the development needs2 7,b7 better manage their financial and business strategies1 including providing financial planning assistance and preparing long-term financial plans2 and 7,c7 identify1 and apply for assistance from1 loan and grant programs of the ,department of ,agriculture for which the facilities are eligible4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,program shall be to-- 7,a7 improve the long-term financial position and operational efficiency of the eligible health care facilities2 7,b7 prevent the closure of eligible health care facilities2 7,c7 strengthen the delivery of health care in rural areas2 7,d7 help eligible health care facilities better access and compete for loans and grants from programs administered by the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,e7 continue the activities of the ,rural ,hospital ,technical ,assistance ,program in effect as of the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7#c7 ,program participation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall engage in outreach and engagement strategies to encourage eligible health care facilities to participate in the ,program4 7,b7 ,eligible health care facility selection ,in selecting eligible health care facilities to participate in the ,program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to borrowers and grantees of the ,rural ,housing ,service1 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service1 and ,rural ,utilities ,service4 ,the ,secretary may also consider-- 7i7 the age and physical state of the health care facility involved2 7ii7 the financial vulnerability of the eligible health care facility1 and the ability of the eligible health care facility to meet debt obligations2 7iii7 the electronic health record implementation needs of the health care facility2 7iv7 whether the eligible health care facility is located in a health professional shortage area or a medically underserved area2 7v7 whether the eligible health care facility serves a medically underserved population2 and 7vi7 such other criteria and priorities as are determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7,c7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a written report describing the progress and results of the program conducted under this section1 which should include-- 7i7 a brief description of each project to provide technical assistance to an eligible health care facility under this section1 including-- 7,i7 the name and location of the facility2 7,,ii7 a description of the assistance provided2 7,,iii7 a description of the outcomes for completed projects2 7,,iv7 the cost of the technical assistance2 and 7,v7 any other information the ,secretary deems appropriate2 7ii7 a summary of the technical assistance projects completed2 7iii7 a summary of the outcomes of the technical assistance projects2 7iv7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,program2 and 7v7 recommendations for improving the ,program4 7,d7 ,limitations on authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary not more than #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,rural area ,the term rural area has the meaning given the term in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a774 7#b7 ,development needs ,the term development needs includes-- 7,a7 constructing1 expanding1 renovating or otherwise modernizing health care facilities2 7,b7 increasing telehealth capabilities2 7,c7 acquiring or upgrading health care information systems such as electronic health records2 7,d7 providing financial planning assistance and preparing a long-term financial plan2 and 7,e7 such other needs as the ,secretary deems critical to maintaining health care services in the community in which an eligible health care facility is located4 7#c7 ,eligible health care facility ,the term eligible health care facility means a facility that is located in a rural area and is-- 7,a7 a hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7;e7 of the ,social ,security ,act2 7,b7 a psychiatric hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7;f7 of such ,act72 7,c7 a long-term care hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7;ccc7 of such ,act72 7,d7 a critical access hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7mm77#a7 of such ,act72 7,e7 a rural health clinic 7as defined in section #ahfa7;aa77#b7 of such ,act72 7,f7 a religious nonmedical health care institution 7as defined in section #ahfa7ss77#a7 of such ,act72 7,g7 a sole community hospital 7as defined in section #ahhf7;d77#e77;,c77iii7 of such ,act72 7,h7 a rural emergency hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7kkk77#b7 of such ,act72 7,i7 a home health agency 7as defined in section #ahfa7o7 of such ,act72 or 7,j7 a community health center 7as defined in section #ccj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act74 7#d7 ,health professional shortage area ,the term health professional shortage area has the meaning given the term in section #ccb7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act4 7#e7 ,medically underserved area ,the term medically underserved area has the meaning given the term in section #ccj;,i7a77#e7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act4 7#f7 ,medically underserved population ,the term medically underserved population has the meaning given the term in section #ccj7;b77#c7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the completion of a rulemaking carrying out such amendments4 #fdah4 ,prohibition on use of loan or grant for certain purposes ,section #cfc of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;e7 is amended to read as follows3 #cfc4 ,prohibition on use of loan or grant for certain purposes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not approve any loan or grant under this title to drain1 dredge1 fill1 or level1 or otherwise manipulate a wetland 7as defined in section #abja7;a77#af7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77#af7771 or to engage in any activity that results in impairing or reducing the flow1 circulation1 or reach of water1 except in the case of activity related to the maintenance of previously converted wetlands1 or in the case of such activity that commenced before ,november #bi1 #aiij4 7b7 ,exclusions 7#a7 ,utilities lines ,this section shall not apply to a loan made or guaranteed under this title for a utility line4 7#b7 ,permitted activities and projects ,this section shall not apply to a rural development loan made or guaranteed under section #cjf or #cjf;,c of this ,act for an activity or project for which the applicant or borrower has obtained or is required to obtain a permit from the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers1 under section #aj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc2 #cj ,stat4 #aaea1 chapter #dbe71 or section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd74 4 #fdai4 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service programs technical assistance and training ,section #cfh7;d77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;c7d77#a77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdbj4 ,national ,rural ,development ,partnership ,section #cgh of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhm7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fdba4 ,grants for ,,noaa weather radio transmitters ,section #cgi;,b7d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhp7d77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdbb4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program ,section #cgi;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #ge1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by striking shall not exceed #ge percent and inserting may be up to #ajj percent1 and a loan under this section for a project may be used to cover not more than #ej percent of any renovation1 construction1 or related costs of real estate improvements under the project2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 by inserting 7or #e percent1 in the case of a microenterprise development organization serving a persistent poverty county1 as determined by the ,secretary7 before of the total amount2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdbc4 ,health care services ,section #cgi;,g7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhu7e77 is amended by striking #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdbd4 ,strategic economic and community development ,section #cgi;,h7d77#d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d77#d77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdbe4 ,rural innovation stronger economy grant program ,section #cgi;,i of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhw7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by striking subclause 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja1 and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a71 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja1 #ajjb7;a77#a7772 2 7,,ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 as subclauses 7,,iii7 and 7,,iv71 respectively1 and inserting after subclause 7,i7 the following3 7,,ii7 an area career and technical education school 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 2 and 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,iv7 7as so redesignated by subclause 7,,ii7 of this clause71 by striking and2 7ii7 in clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 by striking subclause 7,,iv7 and inserting the following3 7,,iv7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja1 and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a71 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja1 #ajjb7;a77#a7772 2 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating subclause 7,v7 as subclause 7,,vi7 and inserting after subclause 7,,iv7 the following3 7,v7 an area career and technical education school 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 or 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 in the case of a career pathway program1 includes #a or more members of the local workforce development board established under section #ajg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act and serving the region to ensure the program is integrated with the activities carried out by the local workforce development board2 and 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,career pathway ,the term career pathway has the meaning given the term in section #c7g7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7g774 7#g7 ,industry or sector partnership ,the term industry or sector partnership has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or carry out career pathway training programs or industry or sector partnerships aligned with industry sectors in rural communities before 1 including2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 address workforce challenges1 including worker displacement1 faced by specific industry sectors in rural communities2 and 7,d7 promote targeted skills development and training initiatives to stimulate innovation and enhance economic development in rural regions4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 career pathway programs1 or industry or sector partnerships before the semicolon2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by inserting 1 career pathway programs1 or industry or sector partnerships before to provide2 and 7bb7 by inserting leadership development1 before customized training2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 the ability of the eligible entity to carry out activities to address the issues of worker displacement1 an aging workforce1 and youth migration4 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,geographic distribution ,the ,secretary shall ensure regional diversity of recipients of grants or participants in providing grants under paragraph 7#a7 for jobs accelerators1 career pathway programs1 and related programming4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b77xi71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 to support career pathway programs or industry or sector partnerships to be carried out within industries in rural communities1 including-- 7i7 telecommunications or broadband services2 7ii7 water1 waste water1 or disposal services2 7iii7 electric supply services2 7iv7 forestry and logging operations2 7v7 conservation practices and management2 7vi7 health care and child care2 7vii7 manufacturing2 7viii7 agribusiness related to production1 processing1 and distribution2 7ix7 veterinarian services2 and 7x7 any other sectors identified by the local workforce development board serving the region to be an in-demand industry sector or occupation1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7xvii71 by striking or2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7xviii7 as clause 7xix7 and inserting after clause 7xvii7 the following3 7xviii7 the number of individuals who have completed skills development1 recognized postsecondary credentials1 or gained specialized education through career pathways programs or industry or sector partnerships2 or 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7xix7 7as so redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 in the case of a career pathway program or industry or sector partnership1 report to the ,secretary the employment and earnings outcomes for individuals who participate in the program on the indicators described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 of section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdbf4 ,limitation on rural business investment companies controlled by ,farm ,credit ,system institutions ,section #chd;,j7c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#i7;c77 is amended by striking #ej and inserting #ge4 #fdbg4 ,rural business investment program ,section #chd,s of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#ah7 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fdbh4 ,technical corrections ,each of the following provisions of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act are amended by striking urbanized and inserting 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 in the matter preceding 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 water and wastewater technical assistance and training programs ,section #cjf7;a77#ad7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ad77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking technical assistance and training to-- and inserting for--2 7,b7 in clause 7v71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7v7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,v71 respectively1 and moving each such provision #b ems to the right2 and 7,d7 by inserting before the matter so redesignated the following3 7i7 technical assistance and training to-- 2 and 7,e7 by adding after and below the end the following3 7ii7 disaster and recovery assistance4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or disaster and recovery assistance before described4 ,e ,additional ,amendments to the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf #feja4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for utility infrastructure purposes ,section #cac;,a7f7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7;f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fejb4 ,extension of the rural economic development loan and grant program ,section #cac;,b of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,repayments 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of zero interest loans1 the ,secretary shall establish such reasonable repayment terms as will encourage borrower participation4 7#b7 ,letters of credit ,the ,secretary shall not require a letter of credit or other similar guarantee from a recipient of a zero-interest loan under this section if the borrower assigns the ,secretary a security interest in any collateral provided to secure a loan made with funds loaned under this section1 or makes other similar arrangements to the satisfaction of the ,secretary4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fejc4 ,expansion of #iaa access ,section #cae7;d7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;e7d77 is amended by striking #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 ,,vii ,research1 ,extension1 and ,related ,matters ,a ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg #gaja4 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board ,section #adjh of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ae and inserting #af2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 #a member representing the industry1 consumer1 or rural interests of insular areas4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #g and inserting #c2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gajb4 ,specialty crop committee ,section #adjh;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than and all that follows through initial members of and inserting ,the ,secretary shall continue to implement1 and appoint the members of2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by adding a period at the end2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking executive committee and inserting ,secretary4 #gajc4 ,veterinary medicine loan repayment ,section #adae;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,determination of veterinarian shortage situations ,in determining veterinarian shortage situations1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 may consider-- 7,a7 geographical areas that the ,secretary determines have a shortage of veterinarians2 7,b7 areas of veterinary practice that the ,secretary determines have a shortage of veterinarians1 such as food animal medicine1 public health1 epidemiology1 and food safety2 and 7,c7 areas described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 identified by appropriate ,state agencies2 and 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 develop quantitative mechanisms for predicting the emergence of new veterinarian shortage situations in the short-term and long-term2 and 7,b7 make available to ,state agencies described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 the quantitative mechanisms developed under subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,eligibility ,the ,secretary shall not make a veterinarian ineligible for the program under this section based on a veterinarian's participation in a comparable ,federal1 ,state1 or local program4 7#aj7 ,application process ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall establish streamlined application procedures and guidelines for entering into agreements with veterinarians under this section4 4 #gajd4 ,veterinary services grant program ,section #adae;,b of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 by striking 1 as defined in and all that follows through #aiia7;a772 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,rural area ,the term 8rural area0 has the meaning given such term in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 expand1 retain1 or attract additional veterinary practices in rural areas2 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,application process ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf the ,secretary shall establish a streamlined application process4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,to ,relieve ,veterinarian ,shortage ,situations and ,support ,veterinary ,services2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking situations and support and inserting situations1 to expand1 retain1 or attract additional veterinary practices in rural areas1 and to support2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,to cover expenses associated with starting a new veterinary practice or attracting new veterinarians to existing practices1 including-- 7i7 relocation expenses2 7ii7 the purchase of necessary startup equipment2 and 7iii7 housing or living stipends for veterinary students1 veterinary interns1 externs1 fellows1 and residents1 and veterinary technician students4 4 #gaje4 ,grants and fellowships for food and agriculture sciences education ,section #adag7m77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7m77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gajf4 ,agricultural and food policy research centers ,section #adai;,a7e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee7;e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gajg4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native serving institutions and ,native ,hawaiian serving institutions ,section #adai;,b of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the term of such grants may be for a period of more than #a year1 but not more than #e years42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the term of such grants may be for a period of more than #a year1 but not more than #e years42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gajh4 ,nutrition education program ,section #adbe7;g7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cage7;g77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaji4 ,continuing animal health and disease research programs ,section #adcc of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caie7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,carryover ,the balance of any annual funds provided to an eligible institution for a fiscal year under this subsection that remains unexpended at the end of that fiscal year may be carried over for use during the following fiscal year4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaaj4 ,extension and agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university 7a7 ,extension ,section #addd7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7;a77#b77 is amended by striking #bj percent and inserting #dj percent4 7b7 ,research ,section #adde of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking #cj percent and inserting #dj percent2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the research director each place it appears and inserting the agricultural research director2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking a research director and inserting an agricultural research director2 and 7,b7 by striking or other officer4 #gaaa4 ,scholarships for students at #ahij ,institutions ,section #addf of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting 7commonly known as the ,david ,a4 ,scott ,scholarship ,program for ,students at #ahij ,institutions7 before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaab4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university ,section #addg7;b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b7b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaac4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment and support tropical and subtropical agricultural research at insular area land-grant colleges and universities ,section #addg;,b7d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#b7;d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaad4 ,matching funds requirement for research and extension activities at eligible institutions ,section #addi of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than ,september #cj1 #aiii and inserting ,beginning on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and not later than ,september #cj of each fiscal year thereafter2 and 7,b7 by striking fiscal year #aiii and inserting the fiscal year ending on that ,september #cj2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,state matching funds requirement ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle1 for each fiscal year1 a ,state shall provide to each eligible institution located in the ,state matching funds from non-,federal sources in an amount equal to the amounts provided to the eligible institution under sections #addd and #adde for the purposes described in subsection 7b77#a74 4 #gaae4 ,new beginning for ,tribal students ,section #adej of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking land-grant college or university and inserting land-grant college or university 7except for a #aiid ,institution 7as defined in section #ecb of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-chb2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7772 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaaf4 ,education grants programs for ,hispanic-serving institutions ,section #adee7;c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda7;c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaag4 ,binational agricultural research and development ,section #adeh7;e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbia7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking entered into and inserting 1 as entered into in #aigg12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,united ,states and ,israel and inserting ,united ,states1 ,israel1 or other signatories of the ,abraham ,accords ,declaration2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,,bard ,fund ,accelerator ,the ,,bard ,fund shall establish an accelerator program that supports mid-stage research1 as determined by the technology readiness level1 in priority areas established by the ,,bard ,fund that-- 7,a7 fast-tracks cooperative research between scientists participating in activities described in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 accelerates the successful development of agricultural research through resources and services developed or orchestrated by the ,,bard ,fund2 7,c7 provides management guidance1 technical assistance1 and consulting to scientists participating in activities described in paragraph 7#b72 or 7,d7 advances cooperative agricultural research projects of mutual interest to the ,united ,states1 ,israel1 or other signatories of the ,abraham ,accords ,declaration4 4 #gaah4 ,grants and partnerships for international agricultural research1 extension1 and education 7a7 ,in general ,section #adeh;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows ,grants and partnerships for international agricultural research1 extension1 and education2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,developing country ,the term developing country means a country that meets such criteria as determined by the ,secretary1 established using a gross national income per capita test selected by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means-- 7,a7 a land-grant colleges or university2 7,b7 a non-land-grant college of agriculture2 7,c7 a ,hispanic-serving agricultural college or university2 and 7,d7 a cooperating forestry school4 7#c7 ,international partner institution ,the term international partner institution means a higher education institution in a developing country that is performing1 or desiring to perform1 activities similar to agricultural research1 extension1 and education activities carried out through eligible institutions in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,grants and partnerships 7#a7 ,grants ,the ,secretary may make competitive grants to eligible institutions in order to strengthen ,united ,states economic competitiveness and to promote international market development through-- 7,a7 enhancing the international content of the curricula in colleges and universities so as to ensure that ,united ,states students acquire an understanding of the international dimensions and trade implications of their studies2 7,b7 ensuring that ,united ,states scientists1 extension agents1 and educators involved in agricultural research and development activities outside of the ,united ,states have the opportunity to convey the implications of their activities and findings to their peers and students in the ,united ,states and to the users of agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching2 7,c7 enhancing the capabilities of colleges and universities to do collaborative research with other countries1 in cooperation with other ,federal agencies1 on issues relevant to ,united ,states agricultural competitiveness2 7,d7 enhancing the capabilities of colleges and universities to provide cooperative extension education to promote the application of new technology developed in foreign countries to ,united ,states agriculture2 and 7,e7 enhancing the capability of ,united ,states colleges and universities1 in cooperation with other ,federal agencies1 to provide leadership and educational programs that will assist ,united ,states natural resources and food production1 processing1 and distribution businesses and industries to compete internationally1 including through the use of product market identification1 international policies limiting or enhancing market production1 the development of new or enhancement of existing markets1 and production efficiencies4 7#b7 ,partnerships ,the ,secretary may promote cooperation and coordination between eligible institutions and international partner institutions through-- 7,a7 improving extension by-- 7i7 encouraging the exchange of research materials and results between eligible institutions and international partner institutions2 7ii7 facilitating the broad dissemination of agricultural research through extension2 7iii7 assisting with efforts to plan and initiate extension services in developing countries2 and 7iv7 developing self-sustaining regional agricultural markets and promoting the application of new agricultural technologies and techniques2 7,b7 improving agricultural research by-- 7i7 in partnership with international partner institutions1 encouraging research that addresses problems affecting food production and security1 human nutrition1 agriculture1 forestry1 livestock1 and fisheries1 including local challenges2 and 7ii7 supporting and strengthening national agricultural research systems in developing countries2 7,c7 improving agricultural teaching and education by-- 7i7 in partnership with international partner institutions1 supporting education and teaching relating to food and agricultural sciences1 including technical assistance1 degree training1 research collaborations1 classroom instruction1 workforce training1 and education programs2 and 7ii7 assisting with efforts to increase student capacity1 including to encourage equitable access for women and other underserved populations1 at international partner institutions by promoting partnerships with1 and improving the capacity of1 eligible institutions2 7,d7 assisting eligible institutions in strengthening their capacity for food1 agricultural1 and related research1 extension1 and teaching programs relevant to agricultural development activities in developing countries to promote the application of new technology to improve education delivery2 7,e7 providing support for the internationalization of resident instruction programs of eligible institutions2 7,f7 establishing a program1 to be coordinated by the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and the ,administrator of the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 to place interns from eligible institutions in1 or in service to benefit1 developing countries2 and 7,g7 establishing a program to provide fellowships to students at eligible institutions to study at foreign agricultural colleges and universities4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking covered ,institutions and inserting eligible institutions2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adei;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7 is repealed4 #gaai4 ,research equipment grants ,section #adfb;,a7e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj;a7e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gabj4 ,university research ,section #adfc of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaa7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting #bjca4 #gaba4 ,extension service ,section #adfd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccab7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gabb4 ,supplemental and alternative crops ,section #adgc;,d of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 to examine potential benefits and opportunities for supplemental and alternative crops 7including winter-planted rapeseed and winter-planted canola crops72 and 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gabc4 ,grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs ,section #adgc;,e of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a junior or community college 7as defined in section #cab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh77 supporting agriculture advancement2 7,b7 a consortium or alliance of #b-year public colleges supporting agriculture advancement2 or 7,c7 an area career and technical education school 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb77 that offers a program of study in agriculture4 7#b7 ,work-based learning ,the term work-based learning has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7b7 ,competitive grants ,the ,secretary shall make competitive grants to eligible entities to conduct workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to food and agricultural sciences4 7c7 ,priority ,in making grants under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity coordinating with a local agriculture industry operator or conservation district to provide work-based learning1 experiential training1 and other opportunities for students4 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7b7 may use the funds made available through the grant-- 7#a7 to offer educational programming on agricultural industry jobs1 including farm business management-related subjects1 such as accounting1 paralegal studies1 finance1 and soil1 water1 and related resource conservation2 7#b7 to develop apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities2 and 7#c7 other services that would increase workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to food and agricultural sciences1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gabd4 ,capacity building grants for ,,nlgca institutions ,section #adgc;,f7b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;i7b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gabe4 ,agriculture advanced research and development authority ,section #adgc;,h of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaik7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 including precision agriculture1 after equipment2 and 7ii7 by striking relating to the research and development of qualified products and projects2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,person and inserting ,eligible entity2 7ii7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking person and inserting eligible entity2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 any other product or project1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking that is developed to assist in the discovery1 development1 or manufacture of a qualified product or project2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 to overcome the long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of agricultural technologies1 research tools1 and qualified products and projects that enhance export competitiveness1 environmental sustainability1 water conservation1 and resilience to extreme weather1 drought1 infectious diseases1 plant and animal pathogens1 and plant and animal pests2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking persons and inserting eligible entities2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking persons and inserting eligible entities2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking a person and inserting an eligible entity2 and 7ii7 by striking the person and inserting the eligible entity2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking persons and inserting eligible entities2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,use of strategic plan ,the ,secretary shall use the strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 to inform the administration of ,,agarda under this section4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #e years and inserting #ac years2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #e-year and inserting #ac-year4 #gabf4 ,aquaculture assistance programs ,section #adgg7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7;a77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and insert #bjca4 #gabg4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response ,section #adhd7;a77#c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea7;a77#c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gabh4 ,agriculture and food protection grant program 7a7 ,in general ,section #adhe of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cceb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,agriculture and food protection grant program2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a competitive grant program under which the ,secretary will award grants to eligible entities to support research1 extension1 and education activities that improve the capability of the ,united ,states to protect the food and agricultural system from any chemical1 biological1 cybersecurity1 or bioterrorism attack4 7b7 ,use of funds ,grants made under this section shall be used to-- 7#a7 encourage basic and applied research and development of agricultural countermeasures2 7#b7 promote the development and expansion of teaching programs in agriculture1 veterinary medicine1 and other disciplines closely allied to the food and agriculture system to increase the number of trained individuals with an expertise in agricultural biosecurity and cybersecurity2 7#c7 expand or upgrade facilities to meet biosafety and biosecurity requirements necessary to protect facility staff1 members of the public1 and the food supply while carrying out agricultural biosecurity research2 7#d7 costs associated with the acquisition of equipment and other capital costs related to expansion of food1 agriculture1 and veterinary medicine teaching programs in agricultural biosecurity and cybersecurity2 or 7#e7 otherwise improve the capacity of the ,united ,states to respond in a timely manner to emerging or existing threats4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible to receive a grant under this section include-- 7#a7 ,state agricultural experiment stations2 7#b7 ,state departments of agriculture2 7#c7 colleges and universities2 7#d7 university research foundations2 7#e7 other research institutions and organizations2 7#f7 ,federal agencies2 7#g7 national laboratories2 or 7#h7 any group consisting of #b or more of the entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g74 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by striking for each fiscal year4 and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca44 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,chapters #a and #b of subtitle ,b of title ,,xiv of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiab1 #hiac1 #hiba1 and #hibb7 are repealed4 #gabi4 ,distance education grants for insular areas ,section #adij7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfb7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gacj4 ,resident instruction grants for insular areas ,section #adia7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfc7;c77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaca4 ,repeals 7a7 ,section #adaj of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 77#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe7 is repealed4 7b7 ,section #adai;,c of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeh7 is repealed4 7c7 ,section #addg;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#a7 is repealed4 7d7 ,subtitle ,m of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccca et seq47 is repealed4 ,b ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij #gbja4 ,sustainable agriculture research and education ,subtitle ,b of title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq47 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears in 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 and #afbi7;i7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehcb7;i771 and inserting #bjca4 #gbjb4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program ,section #afce7;b77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdd7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbjc4 ,agricultural genome to phenome initiative ,section #afga7;g7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibd7;g77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbjd4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives ,section #afgb of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ac71 and 7#ah72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g71 7#h71 7#ab71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ai71 and 7#bj7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as so redesignated1 by inserting and harmful algal blooms after macro-algae systems2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,fertilizer and nutrient management initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out research to improve fertilizer use efficiency in crops and examining nutrient management based on the source1 rate1 timing1 and placement of crop nutrients4 7#ae7 ,tropical plant health initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat plant pests and noxious weeds 7as those terms are defined in section #djc of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb77 that impact tropical plants1 including-- 7i7 coffee plants2 7ii7 macadamia trees2 7iii7 cacao trees2 7iv7 plantains and bananas2 7v7 mangos2 7vi7 vanilla plants2 7vii7 tropical floriculture and nursery crops2 and 7viii7 any other tropical plant as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by1 or areas at risk of being affected by1 plant pests or noxious weeds2 7,c7 surveying and collecting data on tropical plant production and health2 7,d7 investigating tropical plant biology1 immunology1 ecology1 genomics1 and bioinformatics2 and 7,e7 conducting research on various factors that may contribute to1 or be associated with1 tropical plant immune systems and other serious threats to tropical plants4 7#af7 ,biochar research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of testing the full range of biochar types across soil types1 soil health and soil management conditions1 application methods1 and climatic and agronomic regions1 including through the establishment of a national biochar research network1 to-- 7,a7 assess the soil carbon sequestration potential of various biochars and management systems integrating biochar use2 7,b7 understand how to use biochar productively to contribute to climate mitigation1 crop production1 resilience to extreme weather events1 ecosystem and soil health1 natural resource conservation1 and farm profitability2 and 7,c7 deliver science-based1 region-specific1 cost-effective1 and practical information to farmers1 ranchers1 foresters1 land reclamation managers1 urban land managers1 and other land and natural resource managers and businesses on sustainable biochar production and application4 7#ag7 ,wildfire smoke exposure research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of studying the impact of wildfire smoke exposure on specialty crops1 including wine grapes1 hops1 stone fruit1 and apples1 by-- 7,a7 conducting research-- 7i7 to identify the compounds responsible for smoke exposure2 and 7ii7 to establish standard methodologies for sampling and testing smoke-exposed specialty crops and smoke-affected products1 including fast and inexpensive screening methods2 7,b7 establishing a reliable database of background levels of smoke exposure compounds that occur naturally in specialty crops2 7,c7 developing risk assessment tools or mitigation methods to reduce or eliminate smoke exposure2 and 7,d7 studying compounds that can act as a barrier between specialty crops and smoke compounds4 7#ah7 ,invasive species research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to manage or eradicate 7including through methods of biocontrol and sterile insect techniques7 invasive species of plants and animals1 such as the spotted lanternfly 7,lycorma delicatula71 navel orangeworm 7,amyelois transitella71 and spotted wing drosophila 7,drosophila suzukii74 7#ai7 ,microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on farmland ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the agricultural impacts of microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 including structural firefighting foam1 in land-applied biosolids or compost on farmland1 including by-- 7,a7 conducting surveys and collecting data on concentration1 particle size1 and chemical composition of such substances in land-applied biosolids on farmland2 7,b7 the development or analysis of techniques1 including wastewater treatment and composting1 to filter out or biodegrade such substances from biosolids intended to be used for agricultural purposes2 7,c7 conducting an analysis of the impact on agricultural crops and soil health of such substances in land-applied biosolids on farmland1 including the uptake of such substances by various crops or livestock2 7,d7 conducting research to better understand how wastewater processing impacts such substances2 7,e7 conducting research to better understand the fate1 residence time1 and transport of such substances on farmland2 and 7,f7 conducting research on how to remediate soil and water systems contaminated with such substances4 7#bj7 ,agricultural byproducts research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of converting agricultural byproducts or forest residuals into valuable materials and products1 including innovations in production processes for easily deployable refining facilities1 developing alternatives to agricultural burning1 and fostering energy production through recycling animal byproducts1 wet waste1 and plant-based waste4 7#ba7 ,soil health research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 developing management practices that improve soil health1 including establishing tools that aid soil preservation or improve composition of soil organic compounds that are beneficial to soil quality and the environment2 and 7,b7 disseminating such practices through methods such as innovative coursework and work-based learning4 7#bb7 ,white oak research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of white oak research1 including conducting research on-- 7,a7 white oak genes with resistance and stress tolerance2 7,b7 white oak trees that exhibit vigor for the purpose of increasing survival and growth2 7,c7 establishing a diverse white oak seed bank capable of responding to stressors2 7,d7 providing a sustainable supply of white oak seedlings and genetic resources2 7,e7 reforestation of white oak through natural and artificial regeneration2 and 7,f7 the best methods for reforesting abandoned mine land sites4 7#bc7 ,alternative growing media research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and enhancing research on the characterization1 utilization1 and evaluation of alternative growing media1 including science-based techniques that maximize functions in the growth of plants and harvest yields4 7#bd7 ,rangeland research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the development of forage production and improved grazing and range management1 including the adoption of virtual fencing technology that simultaneously enhance wildlife habitat1 protect watersheds1 and reduce hazards of erosion and flooding4 7#be7 ,specialty crop mechanization and automation research ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating mechanization and automation technologies for specialty crops4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#e71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#e71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbh1 and not less frequently than once every other year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing how the ,department carried out research and extension activities specified in subsections 7d7 through 7f7 for the previous two fiscal years1 including the amount of funding allocated to each high-priority research and extension initiative1 through-- 7#a7 amounts made available under appropriations ,acts to the ,agricultural ,research ,service2 7#b7 amounts made available to the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture under capacity and infrastructure programs 7as defined in section #bea of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa772 7#c7 amounts made available to the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture under competitive programs 7as defined in such section72 and 7#d7 amounts made available through other agencies within the ,department4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7i7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d771 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbje4 ,organic agriculture research and extension initiative ,section #afgb;,b of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 #gbjf4 ,farm business management ,section #afgb;,d7d77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;f7d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbjg4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative ,section #afgb;,e7a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;g7a77-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee established under section #bbb7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid and inserting the ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee and the ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production established under section #bbb of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc72 and 7,b7 by striking emerging agricultural production and inserting emerging agricultural production practices 7as described in subsection 7a77#c7 of such section72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking emerging agricultural production and inserting emerging agricultural production practices2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking or at the end2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 managing waste streams to improve the environmental footprint2 or 7#aj7 advising land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 minority-serving institutions 7as described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a7771 junior or community colleges 7as defined in section #cab7;f7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;f7771 and vocational schools1 with respect to career and technical education4 4 #gbjh4 ,centers of excellence ,section #afgc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,centers of excellence 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall establish at least one center of excellence for the purpose of carrying out research1 extension1 or education activities for each of the areas of focus described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,host institutions 7,a7 ,in general ,institutions eligible to host or co-host a center of excellence established under this subsection include-- 7i7 #ahfb ,institutions1 as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja72 7ii7 #ahij ,institutions1 as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja72 7iii7 #aiid ,institutions1 as defined in section #ecb of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note72 7iv7 non-land-grant colleges of agriculture1 as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc72 7v7 ,hispanic-serving agricultural colleges or universities1 as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc72 and 7vi7 accredited schools of veterinary medicine4 7,b7 ,distribution ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure the geographic diversity of institutions selected to host or co-host a center of excellence established under this subsection4 7,c7 ,limitation ,an institution may host or co-host only one center of excellence under this subsection at a time4 7,d7 ,duties ,the institution or institutions selected to host or co-host a center of excellence established under this subsection shall partner with the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 other ,federal agencies1 ,state governments1 other institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 agricultural industry groups1 or other relevant entities to-- 7i7 reduce duplicative efforts and focus on filling gaps across research1 extension1 or education activities by enhancing coordination and improving cost-effectiveness2 7ii7 leverage available resources by using public-private partnerships2 7iii7 implement training and educational initiatives to increase awareness and effectively disseminate solutions to target audiences through extension activities2 7iv7 increase the economic returns to rural communities by identifying1 attracting1 and directing funds to high-priority agricultural issues2 7v7 rapidly respond to emerging issues that threaten any sector of the ,united ,states agricultural industry2 7vi7 focus on workforce development for employers to recruit and retain high-quality employees in rural areas2 and 7vii7 engage in assistance for administrative management and education regarding potentially valuable intellectual property derived from federally-supported research1 extension1 or education activities4 7#c7 ,areas of focus 7,a7 ,aquaculture ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on developing and applying aquaculture methods1 including through the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species4 7,b7 ,beginning farmers and ranchers ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension or education activities focused on training beginning farmers and ranchers1 including farm and agribusiness management1 mentoring and technical assistance1 and access to capital4 7,c7 ,biosecurity and cybersecurity ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on agricultural biosecurity and cybersecurity efforts to defend the ,united ,states food supply from any attacks4 7,d7 ,biosystems and agricultural engineering ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on biosystems and agricultural engineering1 including precision agriculture technologies and mechanization and automation technologies for specialty crops4 7,e7 ,biotechnology ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on development of animal and plant biotechnologies that will increase agricultural productivity4 7,f7 ,crop production1 protection1 and resilience ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on crop production and protection1 including the development1 manufacture1 and use of fertilizer1 crop protection tools1 and adjuvants in increasing productivity and protecting crops from damaging pests and diseases4 7,g7 ,digital agriculture ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on developing1 evaluating1 and deploying digital agriculture1 including artificial intelligence and remote sensing systems4 7,h7 ,farm business and financial management ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on farm business and financial management activities1 including marketing plans1 production diversification1 and cash forward contracting4 7,i7 ,food quality ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on improving food quality1 including research on the uptake of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food1 the presence of microplastics in biosolids1 and the efficacy and feasibility of reducing levels of inorganic arsenic1 lead1 cadmium1 or mercury in food4 7,j7 ,foreign animal disease ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on foreign animal diseases1 including the ecology and etiology of emerging diseases1 control methods1 and implementation strategies to enhance preparedness and response efforts to protect the livestock and poultry industry4 7,k7 ,forestry ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on forest productivity and forest health1 including invasive species control1 biochar and pyrolysis development and commercialization1 reforestation and restoration of damaged landscapes1 and new wood-based materials4 7,l7 ,invasive species ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on the control and eradication of invasive species that pose a persistent and growing threat to ,united ,states agricultural production1 forest resources1 global food security1 and rural economies4 7,m7 ,livestock and poultry ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on issues impacting livestock 7including equines7 and poultry production in the ,united ,states1 including economic research to understand policy implications for producers4 7,n7 ,veterinary medicine ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on developing additional veterinarians1 including large animal veterinarians1 to address the veterinarian shortage in rural areas4 7,o7 ,water quality and quantity ,a center of excellence established under this subsection may engage in research1 extension1 or education activities focused on water quality and quantity efforts1 including drought1 water management1 natural resource benefits1 and the health and resilience of the water supply in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,terms 7,a7 ,duration ,the term of an award under this subsection shall be for a five-year period1 and may be renewed for not more than one additional five-year period4 7,b7 ,construction prohibited ,funds made available under this subsection shall not be used for the construction of a new building or facility or the acquisition1 expansion1 remodeling1 or alteration of an existing building or facility 7including site grading and improvement1 and architect fees74 7#e7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and every year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing-- 7,a7 the projects initiated by each center of excellence established under this subsection in the preceding year2 7,b7 the amount of funding for each such project and the funding source2 7,c7 the institutions participating in each such project and their shares of the overall funding for each project2 7,d7 the level of cost sharing for each such project2 7,e7 any technology transfer and intellectual property management actions taken by each such center of excellence1 such as the number of relevant invention disclosures1 any provisional patents filed1 any non-provisional patents filed and issued1 the number of licenses executed1 and any start-up companies registered2 and 7,f7 any additional information deemed necessary4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7b72 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,in addition to the centers of excellence established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking not less than #c centers of excellence and inserting not less than #h centers of excellence2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking and workforce development and inserting 1 workforce development1 and rural studies2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting economics1 psychology1 rural sociology1 data sciences1 after mathematics12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and nature-based solutions to improve the composition of soil organic compounds1 including carbon1 that are beneficial to soil quality and the environment before the period at the end2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,forest health and conservation ,a center of excellence established under paragraph 7#a7 may focus on forest health1 sustainable forest management1 agroforestry1 enhancing forest resilience to catastrophic wildfire1 supporting rural infrastructure1 and urban and community forestry programs to promote healthy forest ecosystems and resilient communities4 7,h7 ,food safety1 bioprocessing1 and value-added agriculture ,a center of excellence established under paragraph 7#a7 may focus on food safety1 bioprocessing1 value-added agriculture enterprise development1 and innovative food and agriculture product development4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbji4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities ,section #afhj of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and farm-related occupations4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbaj4 ,farming opportunities training and outreach ,section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary of ,agriculture and inserting ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture12 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting and organizations that provide training and technical assistance in budgeting1 business planning1 and similar financial and management skills that focus on the ongoing economic viability of beginning farm and ranch enterprises after veteran farmers and ranchers2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,i77ii71 by striking shall include a broad representation of peers of the eligible entity and inserting shall include a broad representation of individuals with demonstrated expertise in farm business management2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking to the eligible entities providing that technical assistance and inserting to the needs of farmers and ranchers' ongoing economic viability2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,j72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 7,n71 and 7,o7 as subparagraphs 7,j71 7,k71 7,l71 7,m7 and 7,n71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking to partnerships and collaborations that are led by or include nongovernmental1 community-based organizations and school-based educational organizations with expertise in new agricultural producer training and outreach and inserting to programs that provide training and technical assistance in budgeting1 business planning1 and similar financial and management skills that focus on the ongoing economic viability of beginning farm and ranch enterprises2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,b71 by striking a broad representation of peers of the applicant for the grant or cooperative agreement and inserting a broad representation of the ,united ,states agriculture industry and individuals with demonstrated expertise in farm business management2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7l77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbaa4 ,national ,rural ,information ,center ,clearinghouse ,section #bcha7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;b7e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbab4 ,repeal ,subtitle ,d of title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehea et seq47 is repealed4 #gbac4 ,researching the transition to organic ,title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after section #afgc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 the following3 #afgd4 ,researching the transition to organic 7a7 ,competitive specialized research and extension grants authorized ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 in consultation with the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board1 may make competitive grants to support research1 education1 and extension activities relating to the transition of nonorganic production systems into organic agricultural production systems for the purposes of-- 7#a7 overcoming barriers to transitioning to organic agricultural production2 7#b7 documenting and understanding the effects of organic practices on ecosystem services1 including soil health and fertility1 greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration1 water management1 biodiversity-related services1 and pest management2 and 7#c7 developing improved technologies1 methods1 models1 and metrics to document1 describe1 and optimize ecosystem services of transitioning agricultural production into organic management4 7b7 ,grant administration ,paragraphs 7#d71 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#aa77;,b7 of subsection 7b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77 shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #g1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 ,c ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih #gcja4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program ,section #dje of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7j7 as subsections 7d7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program ,section #djf7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7;f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gcjc4 ,support for research regarding diseases of wheat1 triticale1 and barley caused by fusarium graminearum or by tilletia indica ,section #djh7;e77#c7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbh7;e77#c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gcjd4 ,grants for youth organizations ,section #daj7;d77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcj7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop research initiative ,section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking subsection 7d7 and 7j7 and inserting subsections 7d71 7j71 and 7k72 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a grant if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the results of the grant are of a particular benefit to a specific specialty crop1 but such results are likely to be applicable to specialty crops or agricultural commodities1 generally2 or 7ii7 7,i7 the grant-- 7aa7 involves a minor commodity2 and 7bb7 deals with scientifically important research2 and 7,,ii7 the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7j77#e71 by striking subsection 7k77#a77;,c7 and inserting subsection 7l77#a77;,c72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7l72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following3 7k7 ,specialty crop mechanization and automation research and extension program ,the ,secretary shall establish a competitive research and extension grant program to award grants to eligible entities to increase the competitiveness of specialty crops in the ,united ,states through the advancement and acceleration of mechanization and automation1 including projects that-- 7#a7 create or improve cost-effective mechanization and automation technologies to-- 7,a7 reduce the manual labor requirements of a specialty crop grower2 or 7,b7 increase the efficiency of-- 7i7 crop production2 7ii7 resource management2 7iii7 harvesting2 7iv7 processing2 7v7 post-harvest technologies2 or 7vi7 packing2 7#b7 increase adoption of mechanization and automation technologies by-- 7,a7 emphasizing adoption drivers1 including-- 7i7 connectivity2 7ii7 autonomy2 7iii7 reliability2 7iv7 durability2 7v7 in-field validation2 or 7vi7 cost-effectiveness2 or 7,b7 investing in1 and developing human capital to1 increase the capacity to-- 7i7 utilize new technologies2 or 7ii7 manage a more tech-focused farm workforce2 or 7#c7 accelerate automation and mechanization through-- 7,a7 prototype development2 7,b7 in-field trial testing2 7,c7 ongoing industry engagement2 or 7,d7 rapid commercialization4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,reservation for specialty crop mechanization and automation research and extension program ,for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall reserve not less than #cj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available under subparagraph 7,b7 to carry out the program established under subsection 7k74 2 and 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,d7 to read as follows3 7,d7 ,reallocation ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#d71 any funds reserved under subparagraph 7,c7 that remain unobligated at the end of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which such funds are first made available shall be reallocated to carry out activities of the specialty crop research initiative established under subsection 7b74 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking for fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively4 #gcjf4 ,agriculture grants for veteran education and training services ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbd et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dad4 ,agriculture grants for veteran education and training services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans 7as defined in section #aja7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity is eligible for a grant under this section if such entity is-- 7#a7 a cooperative extension service2 7#b7 a land-grant college or university 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7#c7 a non-land-grant college of agriculture 7as defined in such section72 7#d7 a ,hispanic-serving agricultural college and university 7as defined in such section72 7#e7 a ,state department of agriculture2 7#f7 a nonprofit organization2 7#g7 a community-based organization2 or 7#h7 a combination of #b or more eligible entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g74 7c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds received through the grant-- 7#a7 to provide training and classroom education that leads to a comprehensive understanding of farm and ranch business operations and management practices2 7#b7 to develop or identify curriculum that veteran farmers and ranchers can adopt to help manage their enterprise2 7#c7 to offer education1 workshops1 tours1 and instructor-supervised field experiences2 or 7#d7 to support any other activity1 as identified by the ,secretary1 to increase the number of veterans pursuing knowledge and skills development in agriculture4 7d7 ,matching funds ,an entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide non-,federal matching funds for the purposes of carrying out this section in an amount equal to not less than the amount of the grant4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjca4 4 #gcjg4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program ,section #fjd7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfdb7;e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gcjh4 ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy ,section #fad7;f77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfec7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gcji4 ,forestry products advanced utilization research ,section #fag7;f77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;b7f77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gcaj4 ,repeals ,the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #djd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbd72 and 7#b7 by striking section #daa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfca74 ,d ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh #gdja4 ,grazinglands research laboratory ,section #gejb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bjai7 is amended by striking 1 or otherwise be conveyed or transferred in whole or in part1 for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting 1 beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gdjb4 ,farm and ,ranch ,stress ,assistance ,network ,section #gebb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 including crisis hotlines after websites2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,referrals to providers ,as part of the efforts of the recipient of a grant under subsection 7a7 to connect individuals to behavioral health counseling and wellness support and to ensure individuals have access to a comprehensive scope of mental health and substance use treatments and supports1 when applicable1 the grant recipient may establish referral relationships with-- 7#a7 certified community behavioral health clinics described in section #bbc of the ,protecting ,access to ,medicare ,act of #bjad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note2 ,public ,law #aac-ic72 7#b7 health centers 7as defined in section #ccj7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7a7772 7#c7 rural health clinics 7as defined in section #ahfa7;aa7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7aa7772 7#d7 ,federally qualified health centers 7as defined in that section72 and 7#e7 critical access hospitals 7as defined in section #ahfa7mm7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7mm7774 4 #gdjc4 ,sun grant program ,section #gebf of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and bioproduct before technologies2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking product and inserting bioproduct2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking product and inserting bioproduct2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking #d percent and inserting #cj percent2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gdjd4 ,repeals ,the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #geba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjb72 and 7#b7 by striking section #gebe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicg74 ,e ,amendments to ,other ,laws #geja4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid ,the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ecc7;b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#b7 in section #ecd7;a77#a71 by striking equal to and inserting that is not less than2 7#c7 in section #ece1 by striking #bjbc each place it appears in subsections 7b77#a7 and 7c7 and inserting #bjca2 and 7#d7 in section #ecf-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 and to acquire1 alter1 repair1 maintain1 and operate relevant equipment necessary for strengthening the capacity of the ,institution to conduct research in the food and agricultural sciences2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7,d7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gejb4 ,research ,facilities ,act ,section #f7;a7 of the ,research ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;d7a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gejc4 ,agriculture and ,food ,research ,initiative ,subsection 7b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii7-- 7i7 by inserting regionally adapted before cultivar2 and 7ii7 by inserting breeding for environmental resilience1 before and participatory breeding2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by inserting 1 including methods of increasing survival rate and adaptability of shellfish after aquaculture2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7v71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 hydroponics1 aquaponics1 aeroponics1 and other production technologies used in controlled-environment agriculture production4 2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 including supply chain coordination and capacity building after overseas markets2 7ii7 in clause 7vii71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 in clause 7viii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 workforce training and development1 including meat and poultry processing 7including rendering7 and precision agriculture2 and 7x7 reducing food loss and food waste4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,j71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 area career and technical education schools2 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,j71 as so redesignated1 by striking 7,h7 and inserting 7,i72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aa77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gejd4 ,extension design and demonstration initiative ,subsection 7d77#f7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;d77#f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #geje4 ,biomass research and development ,section #ijjh7;h77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajh7;h77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gejf4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh ,the ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afga et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #f 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afge71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in section #h 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afga note71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gejg4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj ,the ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #d 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjc7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking acquaculture and inserting aquaculture2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 not less than once every #c years1 after periodic reviews2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 not less than once every #c years1 after undertake a continuing assessment of aquaculture in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 a catalog of new and existing capital constraints1 as described in the capital requirements plan formulated under section #h7;b71 that affect the development of the aquaculture industry in the ,united ,states2 and 7#h7 a catalog of new and existing ,federal or ,state regulatory barriers1 as described in the regulatory constraints plan formulated under section #i7;b71 to the initiation and operation of commercial aquaculture ventures4 2 7#b7 in section #e 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjd71 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,aquaculture advisory committee 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,aquaculture ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this subsection as the ,committee71 to advise the ,secretary on-- 7,a7 oversight of programs of the ,department and other members of the coordinating group to support development of1 and to advance1 aquaculture best practices using the best available science1 in consultation with farmers and industry partners2 7,b7 providing technical assistance to aquaculture farmers and businesses1 including technical assistance that pertains to shellfish1 algae1 and land-based aquaculture systems1 using the best available science2 and 7,c7 any other aspects of the implementation of this ,act4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall be composed of #ad members1 who are not officers or employees of the ,federal ,government4 7,b7 ,initial appointments ,the ,secretary shall appoint the members of the ,committee not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section4 7,c7 ,period of initial appointment2 vacancies 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 a member of the ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7ii7 ,initial appointments ,of the members first appointed to the ,committee-- 7,i7 #e of the members1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be appointed for a term of #c years2 7,,ii7 #e of the members1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be appointed for a term of #b years2 and 7,,iii7 #d of the members1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be appointed for a term of #a year4 7iii7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,committee-- 7,i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,committee2 and 7,,ii7 shall be filled as soon as practicable in the same manner as the original appointment4 7,d7 ,consecutive terms ,an initial appointee of the ,committee may serve an additional consecutive term if the member is reappointed by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,frequency ,the ,committee shall meet not fewer than #c times per year4 7,b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,committee shall hold the first meeting of the ,committee4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,committee shall-- 7,a7 develop recommendations and advise the ,secretary on aquaculture policies1 initiatives1 and outreach administered by the ,department2 7,b7 evaluate and review ongoing research and extension activities relating to aquaculture practices2 7,c7 identify new and existing barriers to successful aquaculture practices2 and 7,d7 provide additional assistance and advice to the ,secretary as appropriate4 7#e7 ,personnel matters 7,a7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7,b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,committee shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,committee shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,extensions ,before the date on which the ,committee terminates1 the ,secretary may renew the ,committee for #a or more #b-year periods4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary1 acting through the coordinating group and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall prepare on an annual basis1 and submit to ,congress1 a report on the status of aquaculture in the ,united ,states4 ,such report shall contain-- 7#a7 a description and evaluation of the actions undertaken with respect to the ,plan during the reporting period2 7#b7 an explanation of any revisions made to the ,plan during the reporting period2 7#c7 the results of the continuing assessment established under section #d7;e72 7#d7 an evaluation of the role each ,federal department or agency has in supporting the aquaculture industry2 7#e7 the total amount and value of expenditures of ,federal departments or agencies on-- 7,a7 aquaculture purchases2 7,b7 aquaculture promotion and outreach supporting the aquaculture industry2 7,c7 grants made to the aquaculture industry2 and 7,d7 grants to facilitate aquaculture research and the subject matter of such research2 7#f7 a summary of the activities and recommendations of the ,aquaculture ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7d72 7#g7 a summary of the activities and recommendations of the coordinating group2 and 7#h7 such other comments and recommendations as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 2 and 7#c7 in section #aj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhji71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 and inserting #bjca4 #gejh4 ,reports on disbursement of funds for agricultural research and extension at #ahfb and #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university ,section #gaaf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,not later than 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,outreach ,not later than ,february #a of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall provide information relating to each matching requirement applicable to the ,state under the programs referred to in subsection 7a7 to the ,governor and legislature of each ,state in which an #ahfb ,institution or #ahij ,institution 7as those terms are defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja77 is located4 7c7 ,attestations 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each calendar year1 the ,governor of each ,state described in subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an attestation that describes if the ,state is able to fulfill each matching requirement with respect to which information is provided by the ,secretary under such subsection for such ,state and calendar year4 7#b7 ,reports ,not later than ,december #ca of each calendar year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture1 an annual report describing the attestations received under paragraph 7#a7 during that calendar year4 4 #geji4 ,repeal ,section #adca of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act ,amendments of #aihe 7title ,,xiv of ,public ,law #ii-aih2 #ii ,stat4 #aeef7 is repealed4 #geaj4 ,amendment to ,smith-,lever ,act ,section #c7;b77#c7 of the ,smith-,lever ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;b77#c77 is amended by inserting after for the purposes set forth in section #b the following3 1 and for #aiid ,institutions to acquire1 alter1 repair1 maintain1 and operate relevant equipment necessary to strengthen the capacity of such #aiid ,institutions to achieve the purposes set forth in section #b4 ,f ,other ,matters #gfja4 ,foundation for food and agriculture research ,section #gfja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eici7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking of ,agriculture2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7ii7 by striking clause 7iii72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the roadmap for agricultural research1 education1 and extension authorized by section #gejd of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfad;a7 and inserting the national research policies and priorities set forth in section #adjb of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja72 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,c77i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking ,national ,academy of ,sciences and inserting ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board established under section #adjh of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc72 and 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking industry and inserting national farm1 producer1 or research organizations2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#c77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding item 7aa71 by striking and post online and inserting online and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7ii7 in item 7bb71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in item 7cc71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7dd7 the source and a description of all gifts to the ,foundation of real or personal property2 7ee7 the source and amount of each gift to the ,foundation of money1 including a specification of any restrictions on the purposes for which a gift to the ,foundation may be used2 7ff7 the source and amount of any ,federal or ,state grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement awarded to the ,foundation2 7gg7 an accounting of the use of funds made available under subsection 7g77#a72 7hh7 a description of the ,foundation's outreach activities to agricultural stakeholders and potential research partners2 and 7ii7 a description of the ,foundation's consultation process with the ,department under subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 2 7,b7 by striking subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subclause 7,,iv7 as subclause 7,,ii74 #gfjb4 ,agriculture innovation center demonstration program ,section #fdjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,each ,agriculture ,innovation ,center and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 each ,agriculture ,innovation ,center2 and 7ii7 by striking following33 and inserting following32 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement described in paragraph 7#b7 with respect to an eligible entity if the ,secretary determines that the eligible entity has a board of directors adequate for the purpose of carrying out this section4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gfjc4 ,livestock insects laboratory ,public ,law #ajj-bjh 7#aja ,stat4 #adci7 is amended by striking ,knipling-,bushland ,research ,laboratory each place it appears and inserting ,knipling-,bushland ,research ,center4 #gfjd4 ,u4,s4 ,abit ,massey ,national ,poultry ,research ,center 7a7 ,designation ,the ,u4,s4 ,national ,poultry ,research ,center of the ,department of ,agriculture located in ,athens1 ,georgia shall be known and designated as the ,u4,s4 ,abit ,massey ,national ,poultry ,research ,center4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the facility referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,u4,s4 ,abit ,massey ,national ,poultry ,research ,center4 #gfje4 ,hatch ,act of #ahhg ,section #e of the ,hatch ,act of #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence-- 7,a7 by striking known as a director and inserting known as an experiment station director2 and 7,b7 by striking or other officer appointed by the government board of the station2 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking or other officer2 and 7#c7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking the authorized receiving officer and inserting the experiment station director4 #gfjf4 ,commission on national agricultural statistics service modernization 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a commission to be known as the ,commission on ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service ,modernization 7referred to in this section as the ,commission74 7b7 ,study ,the ,commission shall conduct a study of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service and provide recommendations on-- 7#a7 how data collection can be modernized and streamlined to-- 7,a7 improve the quality of statistics reported2 7,b7 account for differences of national1 regional1 and local production2 7,c7 accelerate adoption of new and innovative technologies to reduce the number of surveys needed2 7,d7 improve producer response rates in statistical surveys and identifying ways to reduce survey fatigue2 7,e7 increase transparency and confidence in statistical reports through improved collaboration with agricultural stakeholders2 7,f7 use more real-time statistical and environmental data to complement existing survey-based data and reporting2 and 7,g7 improve collection and generation of timely data on the specialty crop industry2 and 7#b7 how the recommendations under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to modernizing and streamlining data collection can be implemented and the estimated costs of such implementation4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of #aa members1 as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service4 7,b7 ,the ,administrator of the ,economic ,research ,service4 7,c7 ,the ,chief ,economist of the ,department4 7,d7 ,the ,chair of the ,world ,agricultural ,outlook ,board of the ,department4 7,e7 ,a representative from the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics4 7,f7 #c members appointed by the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 of which-- 7i7 #a shall be appointed by the chair of the ,committee2 7ii7 #a shall be appointed by the ranking member of the ,committee2 and 7iii7 #a shall be appointed jointly by the chair and ranking member of the ,committee4 7,g7 #c members appointed by the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 of which-- 7i7 #a shall be appointed by the chair of the ,committee2 7ii7 #a shall be appointed by the ranking member of the ,committee2 and 7iii7 #a shall be appointed jointly by the chair and ranking member of the ,committee4 7#b7 ,date of appointments ,the appointment of all members of the ,commission shall be made not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,term2 vacancies 7,a7 ,term ,a member shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,commission-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,commission2 and 7ii7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7#d7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #fj days after the date on which all members of the ,commission have been appointed1 the ,commission shall hold the initial meeting of the ,commission4 7d7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business1 but a lesser number of members may hold hearings4 7e7 ,chair ,the ,chair of the ,commission shall be selected by a majority of the members of the ,commission4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,president1 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report containing the results of the study required by subsection 7b71 including-- 7#a7 an inventory of surveys conducted by the ,commission1 and the frequency with which they are conducted2 and 7#b7 such recommendations for administrative1 regulatory1 and legislative changes as the ,commission considers appropriate4 7g7 ,hearings ,the ,commission shall hold such hearings1 meet and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 and receive such evidence as the ,commission considers advisable to carry out this section4 7h7 ,stakeholder engagement ,the ,commission shall establish a process to collect feedback from agricultural stakeholders to inform the results of the study required under subsection 7b7 and the report required under subsection 7f74 7i7 ,information from ,federal agencies ,the ,commission may secure directly from a ,federal agency such information as the ,commission considers necessary to carry out this section4 ,on request of the ,chairperson of the ,commission1 the head of the agency shall provide the information to the ,commission4 7j7 ,postal services ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states mail in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7k7 ,assistance from secretary ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,commission appropriate office space and such reasonable administrative and support services as the ,commission may request4 7l7 ,compensation of members 7#a7 ,non-,federal employees ,a member of the ,commission who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,federal employees ,a member of the ,commission who is an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall serve without compensation in addition to the compensation received for the services of the member as an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the ,commission4 7m7 ,federal advisory committee act ,sections #ajji and #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,commission or any proceeding of the ,commission4 7n7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7o7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf1 to remain available until expended4 #gfjg4 ,restoration of #d-;,h name and emblem authority 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #d-;,h club 7,a7 ,in general ,the term #d-;,h club means a #d-;,h club recognized under the #d-;,h ,program4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term #d-;,h club includes an authorized agent of a #d-;,h club4 7#b7 #d-;,h emblem or name ,the term #d-;,h emblem or name means the #d-;,h sign or emblem1 consisting of a green four-leaf clover with stem and the letter ,h in white or gold on each leaflet1 and the words #d-;,h1 #d-;,h ,club1 and #d-;,h ,clubs1 used to identify and distinguish the #d-;,h ,program and the activities1 clubs1 members1 goods1 and services of the #d-;,h ,program4 7#c7 #d-;,h program ,the term #d-;,h ,program-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term #d-;,h ,program means the youth development program of the land-grant colleges or universities1 the ,cooperative ,extension ,system 7as defined by the ,secretary71 and the ,department4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term #d-;,h ,program includes an authorized agent of the #d-;,h ,program4 7#d7 ,land-grant college or university ,the term land-grant college or university-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term land-grant college or university means an #ahfb ,institution1 an #ahij ,institution1 or a #aiid ,institution 7as those terms are defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja774 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term land-grant college or university includes an authorized agent of a land-grant college or university4 7b7 ,effect of repeal2 ratification 7#a7 ,civil acts ,any civil act or action of the #d-;,h ,program1 a #d-;,h club1 the ,secretary1 or a land-grant college or university taken with respect to the use of the #d-;,h emblem or name1 or the recognition of any #d-;,h club1 during the period beginning on ,may #h1 #aiad1 and ending on the date of enactment of this ,act1 is deemed to be of legal force and effect and ratified as if section #ajjb7c7 of the ,clean ,up the ,code ,act of #bjai 7title ,x of division ,o of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,stat4 #baee7 had not been enacted into law4 7#b7 ,effect on criminal law ,nothing in this subsection affects the effect on criminal law of the repeal made by section #ajjb7c7 of the ,clean ,up the ,code ,act of #bjai 7title ,x of division ,o of ,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,stat4 #baee74 7c7 ,authorizations for use of #d-;,h emblem or name2 fees2 deposits 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 use the #d-;,h emblem or name2 and 7,b7 grant authorizations to use the #d-;,h emblem or name1 as provided by regulations issued by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,fees ,an authorization under paragraph 7#a7 may be granted-- 7,a7 without a fee or other consideration2 or 7,b7 for a fee or other consideration4 7#c7 ,use of fees ,the ,secretary shall deposit into a special account any fees collected under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the amounts in which shall remain available to the ,secretary until expended1 without further appropriation1 for furthering the #d-;,h ,program4 7d7 ,unauthorized use of #d-;,h emblem or name 7#a7 ,prohibition ,whoever1 other than the #d-;,h ,program1 a #d-;,h club1 the ,department1 a land-grant college or university1 and those authorized by them1 uses in commerce the #d-;,h emblem or name or any reproduction1 counterfeit1 copy1 or colorable imitation of the #d-;,h emblem or name to indicate membership in an association1 organization1 or other collective group1 or in connection with the sale1 offering for sale1 distribution1 or advertising of goods or services1 on or in connection with which that use is likely to cause confusion1 to cause mistake1 or to deceive as to membership or participation in1 an affiliation1 connection1 or association with1 or authorization or approval by1 a #d-;,h club or the #d-;,h ,program1 shall be subject to the civil action under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,civil action ,the ,attorney ,general1 on behalf of the ,secretary1 or contract counsel procured by the ,secretary1 may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the ,united ,states against whoever engages in any of the prohibited acts described in paragraph 7#a7 for the remedies provided in the ,act of ,july #e1 #aidf 7commonly known as the ,trademark ,act of #aidf or the ,lanham ,act7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq474 7e7 ,savings clauses 7#a7 ,prior authorized uses ,nothing in this section makes unlawful the use of any emblem1 name1 sign1 symbol1 insignia1 or words that was lawful on ,december #bf1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,delegation ,nothing in this section limits the authority of the ,secretary to delegate the authority of the ,secretary as otherwise authorized by law4 #gfjh4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics ,section #bea of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 be responsible for the coordination of research activities with other ,federal agencies4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#c77;,c71 by striking not less than #c years and inserting not less than #a year2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,interagency coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities focused on the joint advancement of the mission requirements and priorities of the ,department of ,agriculture and other ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,memoranda of understanding 7,a7 ,department of ,energy 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy7referred to in this subparagraph as the ,secretaries7 shall coordinate the activities under paragraph 7#a7 through the establishment of memoranda of understanding or other appropriate interagency agreements4 ,such a memorandum or such an agreement shall require the use of a competitive1 merit-reviewed process as appropriate4 ,activities may include components proposed by ,federal agencies1 ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 and other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement4 7ii7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the activities under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries may-- 7,i7 conduct collaborative research in a variety of focus areas2 7,,ii7 develop methods to accommodate large voluntary standardized and integrated data sets on agricultural1 environmental1 supply chain1 and economic information with variable accuracy and scale2 7,,iii7 promote collaboration and open community-based development between-- 7aa7 ,federal agencies2 7bb7 ,national ,laboratories2 7cc7 institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7dd7 nonprofit institutions2 7ee7 industry partners2 and 7ff7 other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement involved2 7,,iv7 support research infrastructure1 including new facilities and equipment1 and workforce development as the ,secretaries determine necessary2 7,v7 conduct collaborative research1 development1 and demonstration of methods and technologies2 and 7,,vi7 facilitate relations between public and private entities to carry on the activities of this clause upon the termination of any agreement established under this subparagraph4 7iii7 ,agreements ,in carrying out the activities under this subparagraph1 the ,secretaries are authorized to-- 7,i7 carry out reimbursable agreements between the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,defense1 and other entities in order to maximize the effectiveness of research and development2 and 7,,ii7 collaborate with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,national ,science ,foundation 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation 7referred to in this subparagraph as the 8,director07 shall coordinate the activities under paragraph 7#a7 through the establishment of memoranda of understanding or other appropriate interagency agreements4 ,such a memorandum or such an agreement shall require the use of a competitive1 merit-reviewed process as appropriate4 ,activities may include components proposed by ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 and other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement4 7ii7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the activities under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary and the ,director may-- 7,i7 conduct collaborative research in a variety of focus areas2 7,,ii7 promote collaboration and open1 community-based development between-- 7aa7 ,federal agencies2 7bb7 institutions of higher education2 7cc7 community colleges 7as defined in section #cafg;,b of the ,energy ,science ,education ,enhancement ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gcha;c-#c772 7dd7 area career and technical education schools 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 7ee7 nonprofit institutions2 7ff7 industry partners2 and 7gg7 other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement2 7,,iii7 support research infrastructure1 including new facilities1 equipment and broadband deployment1 as the ,secretary and ,director determine necessary2 7,,iv7 develop translational technologies for commercial utilization2 7,v7 organize education1 training1 and research initiatives relating to ,,stem education and workforce development1 which may include-- 7aa7 activities supported by the ,cooperative ,extension ,system2 7bb7 industrial partnership programs2 7cc7 workshops for educating kindergarten through grade #ab teachers on how to increase agricultural literacy2 7dd7 development of agricultural-based science curricula for kindergarten through grade #ab students2 and 7ee7 distribution of resources for educators to implement curricula2 and 7,,vi7 facilitate relationships between public and private entities to carry on the activities under this clause upon the termination of any agreement established under this subparagraph4 7iii7 ,agreements ,in carrying out the activities under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary and the ,director are authorized to-- 7,i7 carry out reimbursable agreements between the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and other entities in order to maximize the effectiveness of research and development2 and 7,,ii7 collaborate with other ,federal agencies as appropriate4 7,c7 ,department of ,defense 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,defense 7referred to in this subparagraph as the ,secretaries7 shall coordinate the activities under paragraph 7#a7 through the establishment of memoranda of understanding or other appropriate interagency agreements4 ,such a memorandum or such an agreement shall require the use of a competitive1 merit-reviewed process as appropriate4 ,activities may include components proposed by ,federal agencies1 ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 industry1 and other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement4 7ii7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the activities under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretaries may-- 7,i7 conduct collaborative research in a variety of focus areas1 including the areas specified in clause 7iv72 7,,ii7 develop methods to accommodate large voluntary standardized and integrated data sets on agricultural1 environmental1 supply chain1 and economic information with variable accuracy and scale2 7,,iii7 promote collaboration and secure information sharing with stakeholders that are capable of increasing market-based adoption of technologies developed pursuant to the memoranda of understanding or other appropriate interagency agreements entered into under this subparagraph2 7,,iv7 promote collaboration and open community-based development between-- 7aa7 ,federal agencies2 7bb7 ,national ,laboratories2 7cc7 institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7dd7 nonprofit institutions2 7ee7 industry partners2 and 7ff7 other entities deemed appropriate under the memorandum or agreement involved2 7,v7 support research infrastructure1 including new facilities and equipment1 and workforce development as the ,secretaries determine necessary2 7,,vi7 conduct collaborative research1 development1 and demonstration of methods and technologies2 and 7,,vii7 facilitate relations between public and private entities to carry on the activities of this clause upon the termination of any agreement established under this subparagraph4 7iii7 ,agreements ,in carrying out the activities under this subparagraph1 the ,secretaries are authorized to-- 7,i7 carry out reimbursable agreements between the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,defense1 and other entities in order to maximize the effectiveness of research and development2 and 7,,ii7 collaborate with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 7iv7 ,focus areas described ,the focus areas described in this clause are the following3 7,i7 ,management strategies for water1 energy1 soil1 forests1 and food to reduce scarcity risks to civilian and military operations4 7,,ii7 ,innovations applicable to defense objectives and beneficial to rural agricultural economies1 including-- 7aa7 precision agriculture technologies2 7bb7 drones2 7cc7 remote sensing2 and 7dd7 positioning1 navigation1 and timing capabilities4 7,,iii7 ,mitigation of the impacts of chemicals1 specifically perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7commonly referred to as ,,pfas71 released through activities carried out by the ,department of ,defense1 to farmland contiguous to military bases4 7,d7 ,other ,federal agencies ,in addition to the memoranda of understanding with ,federal agencies described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 the ,secretary shall1 as appropriate1 enter into memoranda of understanding with the heads of other ,federal agencies to coordinate the activities under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing-- 7,a7 interagency coordination between each ,federal agency involved in the research and development activities carried out under this section2 7,b7 potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of each ,federal agency involved in the research and development activities carried out under this section2 7,c7 collaborative research achievements2 7,d7 areas of future mutually beneficial successes2 7,e7 continuation of coordination activities between each ,federal agency involved in the research and development activities carried out under this section2 7,f7 potential opportunities for additional memoranda of understanding with other ,federal agencies2 and 7,g7 any additional information as the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7#d7 ,research security ,the activities authorized under this section shall be applied in a manner consistent with subtitle ,d of title ,,vi of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7enacted as division ,b of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-afg2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibca et seq4774 4 #gfji4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,agricultural ,innovation ,corps 7referred to in this section as the ,ag ,i-,corps7 to promote technology transfer and increase the economic impact of federally-funded research through-- 7#a7 supporting agricultural researchers1 students1 and institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 in exploring the commercial potential of technologies developed in laboratories through a standardized entrepreneurial training program2 and 7#b7 bringing together ,agriculture ,research ,service researchers and institutions of higher education within a distinct geographical region to collaborate and deliver a standardized entrepreneurial training curriculum4 7b7 ,eligibility ,agricultural researchers1 students1 and institutions of higher education receiving funds from the ,department shall be eligible to participate in ,ag ,i-,corps4 7c7 ,follow-on grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make funds available from the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program for competitive grants to ,ag ,i-,corps participants to help support-- 7,a7 prototype or proof-of-concept development2 and 7,b7 such activities as the ,secretary considers necessary to build local1 regional1 and national infrastructure for agricultural entrepreneurship4 7#b7 ,limitation ,grants under paragraph 7#a7 shall be limited to participants in ,ag ,i-,corps with innovations that1 because of the early stage of development of such innovations1 are not eligible to participate in a ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program or ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program 7as defined in section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch774 7d7 ,partnerships ,the ,secretary may engage in partnerships with other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 economic development organizations1 and nonprofit organizations to provide access to ,ag ,i-,corps to support entrepreneurship education and training for agricultural researchers1 students1 and institutions of higher education under this section4 7e7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and not less frequently than once every other year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the efficacy of ,ag ,i-,corps1 including metrics on the effectiveness of the program4 #gfaj4 ,study on technical assistance with respect to transfer of agricultural land and assets 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall conduct a study on1 and submit to ,congress a report on1 ways to increase opportunities for #ahij ,institutions 7as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja77 to conduct educational programs and provide technical assistance with respect to issues relating to the transfers of agricultural land and assets1 including heirs property1 to the next generation of farmers and ranchers4 7b7 ,heirs property defined ,in this section1 the term heirs property means real property held in tenancy in common which1 as of the date on which a partition action is filed1 satisfies all of the following requirements3 7#a7 ,there is no recorded agreement binding all the co-tenants which governs the partition of the property4 7#b7 ,one or more of the co-tenants acquired title from a relative1 whether living or deceased4 7#c7 ,any of the following applies3 7,a7 #bj percent or more of the interests are held by co-tenants who are relatives4 7,b7 #bj percent or more of the interests are held by an individual who acquired title from a relative1 whether living or deceased4 7,c7 #bj percent or more of the co-tenants are relatives4 ,,viii ,forestry ,a ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh #haja4 ,support for ,state assessments and strategies for forest resources ,section #b;,a7f7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking to carry out this section1 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 the ,secretary may use any other funds made available under this ,act to develop and implement the ,state-wide assessment and ,state-wide strategy required by subsection 7a71 except that the total amount of combined funding used to develop and implement such assessment and strategy may not exceed #aj1jjj1jjj in any fiscal year44 #hajb4 ,forest legacy program technical correction ,section #g7l77#c7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;c7l77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,state of ,vermont and inserting a ,state2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking of ,vermont and inserting involved4 #hajc4 ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration program ,section #ac;,a7l77#c7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;a7l77#c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hajd4 ,rural fire prevention and control ,section #aj of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c #bajf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 by striking in kind contributions4 and inserting in-kind contributions4 ,the ,secretary may waive the ,federal share requirements of this subparagraph with respect to any such funds made available to rural volunteer fire departments42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking any organized1 not for profit1 fire protection organization and inserting any fire protection organization that is organized as a not for profit organization or by the authority of a local government and2 7,b7 by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj2 and 7,c7 by striking #hj and inserting #gj4 ,b ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc #hbja4 ,promoting cross-boundary wildfire mitigation ,section #ajc7;e77#e7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feac7;e77#e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hbjb4 ,authorization of appropriations for hazardous fuel reduction on ,federal land ,section #ajh of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hbjc4 ,water source protection program ,section #cjc of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,adjacent land ,the term adjacent land means non-,federal land1 including ,state1 local1 and private land1 that is adjacent to1 and within the same watershed as1 ,national ,forest ,system land on which a watershed protection and restoration project is carried out under this section4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,k7 and 7,l71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 an acequia association2 7,h7 a local1 regional1 or other public entity that manages stormwater or wastewater resources or other related water infrastructure2 7,i7 a land-grant mercedes2 7,j7 a local1 regional1 or other private entity that has water delivery authority2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,a watershed protection and restoration project under the ,program shall be designed to-- 7,a7 protect and restore watershed health1 water supply and quality1 a municipal or agricultural water supply system1 and water-related infrastructure2 7,b7 protect and restore forest health from insect infestation and disease or wildfire2 or 7,c7 advance any combination of the purposes described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#c7 ,priorities ,in selecting watershed protection and restoration projects under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that-- 7,a7 provide risk management benefits associated with drought2 wildfire2 post-wildfire conditions2 extreme weather2 flooding2 resilience to climate change2 and watershed and fire resilience1 including minimizing risks to watershed health1 water supply and quality1 and water-related infrastructure1 including municipal and agricultural water supply systems2 7,b7 support aquatic restoration and conservation efforts that complement existing or planned forest restoration or wildfire risk reduction efforts2 or 7,c7 provide quantifiable benefits to water supply or quality and include the use of nature-based solutions1 such as restoring wetland and riparian ecosystems4 7#d7 ,conditions for projects on adjacent land 7,a7 ,in general ,no project or activity may be carried out under this section on adjacent land unless the owner of the adjacent land agrees in writing that the owner is a willing and engaged partner in carrying out that project or activity4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize any change in-- 7i7 the ownership of adjacent land on which a project or activity is carried out under this section2 or 7ii7 the management of adjacent land on which a project or activity is carried out under this section1 except during the carrying out of that project or activity4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking watersheds that provide water to the end water users and inserting watersheds1 and lands adjacent to any such watershed1 that provide water-- 7,a7 to the end water users subject to the agreement2 or 7,b7 for the benefit of another end water user4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 a good neighbor agreement entered into under section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 or 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,cooperation with non-federal partners ,the ,secretary shall cooperate with non-,federal partners in carrying out assessments1 planning1 project design1 and project implementation under this section4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,requirements ,a water source management plan shall be-- 7,a7 designed to protect and restore ecological integrity 7as defined in section #bai4ai of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subparagraph772 7,b7 based on the best available scientific information2 and 7,c7 conducted in a manner consistent with the forest plan applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system land on which the watershed protection and restoration project is carried out4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,reducing redundancy ,an existing watershed plan1 such as a watershed protection and restoration action plan developed under section #cjd7;a77#c71 or other applicable watershed planning documents as approved by the ,secretary may be used as the basis for a water source management plan under this subsection4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking primary purpose of and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting primary purpose of advancing any of the purposes described in subsection 7b77#b742 7#f7 in subsection 7g71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,matching funds required 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall require the contribution of funds or in-kind support from non-,federal partners to be in an amount that is not less than #ej percent of the amount of ,federal funds4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the requirement in subparagraph 7,a7 may be waived at the discretion of the ,secretary4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7g77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,set-aside for partner participation in planning and technical assistance ,of the amounts made available under subparagraph 7,b7 to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may not use more than #aj percent for non-,federal partner planning and technical assistance efforts in developing or implementing a water source management plan under subsection 7d74 4 #hbjd4 ,watershed condition framework technical corrections ,section #cjd7;a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedc7;a77 is amended in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e7 by striking protection and4 #hbje4 ,authorization of appropriations to combat insect infestations and related diseases ,section #djf of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feef7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjca4 #hbjf4 ,insect and disease infestation ,section #fjb7;d77#b7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a7d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hbjg4 ,stewardship end result contracting projects ,section #fjd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 1 including retaining and expanding existing forest products infrastructure necessary to carry out an agreement or contract under this subsection before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#c77;,b71 by striking #aj years and inserting #bj years2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,special rule for long-term stewardship contracts 7,a7 ,definition of multiyear contract ,in this paragraph1 the term multiyear contract means a contract entered into under subsection 7b7 that-- 7i7 has a term of at least #e years2 and 7ii7 is entered into on or after the date of enactment of this paragraph4 7,b7 ,special rule ,a multiyear contract entered into under subsection 7b7 by the ,chief or the ,director with an entity shall provide that1 in the case of cancellation or termination of the multiyear contract by the ,chief or the ,director1 the ,chief or the ,director1 as applicable1 shall provide to the entity a cancellation or termination payment equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 an amount equal to #aj percent of the multiyear contract2 or 7ii7 the amount of unrecovered costs that would have been recouped through amortization over the full term of the contract 7including the term canceled74 4 ,c ,other ,forestry ,programs #hcja4 ,national and regional agroforestry centers ,section #abdc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,national and ,regional ,agroforestry ,centers2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7b71 7d71 7e71 and 7h71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,definition of agroforestry ,in this section1 the term agroforestry means a management system that intentionally integrates trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to build more profitable and weather-resilient farms1 ranches1 and communities1 address natural resource concerns and conservation needs1 and establish productive and sustainable land use practices1 including-- 7#a7 riparian forest buffers2 7#b7 alley cropping2 7#c7 silvopasture2 7#d7 forest farming and multistory cropping2 and 7#e7 windbreaks1 shelterbelts1 hedgerows1 and1 where applicable1 field borders1 and living snow fences4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,semiarid and inserting ,national2 7,b7 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 after ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7,c7 by striking ,semiarid ,agroforestry ,research1 ,development1 and ,demonstration ,center 7hereafter referred to in this section as the ,center7 and inserting ,national ,agroforestry ,research1 ,development1 and ,demonstration ,center2 and 7,d7 by striking at the ,center under subsection 7b7 and inserting under subsection 7d72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7c7 ,regional agroforestry centers 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and in cooperation with the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 establish #a or more regional agroforestry centers to advance agroforestry research1 outreach1 technical assistance1 and adoption4 7#b7 ,director ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and in cooperation with the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall appoint a ,director to manage and coordinate the #a or more regional agroforestry centers established under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,location ,in selecting the locations for the #a or more regional agroforestry centers under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize locations at which the ,department of ,agriculture has1 on the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 at least #a employee providing coordination among a diverse group of research institutions and other partners4 7#d7 ,administration ,regional agroforestry centers established under paragraph 7#a7 shall by administered by the ,national ,agroforestry ,center4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking the ,center and inserting each of the centers established under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 7referred to in this section as the ,centers72 7ii7 by inserting and organizations after nonprofit foundations2 and 7iii7 by inserting demonstration projects1 after studies12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking on semiarid lands that and inserting that build soil health and2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including agroforestry systems on semiarid land and other fragile agroecosystems where permanent woody perennial plant communities can enhance carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions before the semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking forestry products for commercial sale from semiarid land and inserting agroforestry products for commercial sale2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking in semiarid regions2 and 7ii7 by striking the ,great ,plains region and inserting particular regions2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting technical assistance1 demonstration projects1 and before technology2 7,f7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 7,g7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 develop improved silvopasture1 alley cropping1 forest farming1 multistory cropping1 riparian buffer1 windbreak and shelterbelt1 and other perennial production and conservation systems and technologies to improve soil health1 carbon sequestration1 drought preparedness1 soil and water conservation1 environmental quality1 and biological diversity2 7#g7 address barriers to the adoption of agroforestry practices1 including-- 7,a7 insufficient access to plant material2 7,b7 insufficient infrastructure to contain equipment and plant material2 7,c7 insufficient machinery to implement agroforestry practices2 7,d7 insufficient technical service assistance2 and 7,e7 insufficient research related to agroforestry systems1 including silvopasture and alley cropping2 2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking on semiarid lands2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking on semiarid lands worldwide and inserting worldwide1 including on semiarid land2 and 7,j7 in paragraph 7#aj7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking on semiarid lands2 and 7ii7 by inserting and extreme weather after pollution2 7#g7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking the ,center and inserting each of the ,centers2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking forestry and inserting forestry1 agroforestry12 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 facilitate agroforestry adoption by disseminating comprehensive information on ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal programs that provide support for agroforestry4 2 7#h7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7f7 ,regional support ,the ,secretary shall provide targeted regional support for agroforestry projects1 including demonstration sites4 7g7 ,survey ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct a ,national ,agroforestry ,producers ,survey4 2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking ,there are and inserting ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is2 and 7,b7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #g1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #hcjb4 ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7a7 ,matching funds ,section #dje7;b7 of the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#c7;b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,white oak restoration fund ,section #dji of the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#g7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the activities and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the activities 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,white oak restoration fund 7#a7 ,in general ,funds described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be made available for activities-- 7,a7 on national forests that are approved by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 and 7,b7 to-- 7i7 re-establish white oak forests where appropriate2 7ii7 improve management of existing white oak forests to foster natural regeneration of white oak2 7iii7 improve and expand white oak nursery stock2 and 7iv7 adapt and improve white oak seedlings4 7#b7 ,fund ,the ,national ,forest ,foundation may accept gifts1 devises1 or bequests for the purposes of carrying out the activities specified in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,summary ,beginning #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,national ,forest ,foundation shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of each such ,foundation for each fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a summary of the activities carried out under paragraph 7#a7 and the funds accepted under paragraph 7#b7 that includes-- 7,a7 the amount-- 7i7 accepted under paragraph 7#b7 in the preceding fiscal year2 and 7ii7 described in clause 7i7 that is unobligated on the date of the report2 and 7,b7 a description of the activities under paragraph 7#a7 funded during the preceding fiscal year4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #daj7;b7 of the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#h7;b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hcjc4 ,conveyances and leases of forest service administrative sites 7a7 ,conveyance of forest service administrative sites ,section #ejc7;f7 of the ,forest ,service ,facility ,realignment and ,enhancement ,act of #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aji-ed7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7b7 ,authorization for lease of ,forest ,service sites ,section #hfbc7;i7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 #hcjd4 ,forest inventory and analysis 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7;e7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking their resources and inserting the resources of those forests1 including forest carbon12 7,b7 by striking ,in compliance and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in compliance 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,additional methods ,under the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall carry out1 as a data collection method-- 7i7 a national timber products output survey2 and 7ii7 a national woodland owner survey4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting including with respect to available forest carbon data1 after #b decades12 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the standards and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the standards described in subparagraph 7,a7 2 7,b7 by striking 7#d7 ,national ,standards and ,definitions4--,to ensure and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,national consistency 7,a7 ,standards and definitions ,to ensure 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,terminology ,the ,secretary shall include a clear description of the definition of forest used for purposes of reporting data from inventories and analyses of forests and the resources of forests under this subsection with-- 7i7 any data or report provided under the program under this subsection2 7ii7 ,renewable ,resource ,assessments prepared under section #c7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;a772 and 7iii7 any data or report provided to an entity outside the ,united ,states4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and inserting ,in accordance with paragraph 7#g712 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 the organization and procedures necessary to understand and report on changes in land cover and use2 7,e7 the organization and procedures necessary to sample and evaluate carbon-related data variables1 including soil carbon1 collected from forest inventory and analysis plots1 timber products output surveys1 and national woodland owner surveys to ensure that carbon accounting information needs can be met2 and 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,updates to strategic plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall prepare an update to the strategic plan under paragraph 7#f7 to include-- 7i7 a plan to implement nationally consistent data collection protocols and procedures to improve the statistical precision of base program estimates2 7ii7 pathways to integrate and report on status and trends in forest carbon pools1 including below-ground carbon2 7iii7 plans1 including the identification of challenges1 to collaborate with other ,federal agencies1 non-,federal partners1 and the private sector to integrate existing nationally available data sets and best available commercial technologies1 such as remote sensing1 spatial analysis techniques1 and other new technologies2 7iv7 a plan to increase transparency and clarity in reporting in accordance with paragraph 7#d77;,c72 7v7 a plan to expand current data collection1 further integrate remote sensing technology1 or both1 to include procedures to improve the statistical precision of estimates at the sub-,state level2 7vi7 a plan to expand current data collection1 further integrate remote sensing technology1 or both1 to include information on renewable biomass supplies and carbon stocks at the local1 ,state1 regional1 and national levels1 including by ownership type2 and 7vii7 such other matters as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate based on recommendations of the ,forest ,inventory and ,analysis ,national ,user ,group4 7,b7 ,submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives the update to the strategic plan prepared under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,further updates ,not later than #e years after the date on which the update is submitted under subparagraph 7,b71 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 prepare an additional update to the strategic plan2 and 7ii7 submit the additional update to the committees described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#h7 ,accessibility ,the ,secretary shall ensure that data collected under this subsection is-- 7,a7 easily accessible to all public- and private-sector entities2 and 7,b7 collected and made accessible using means that ensure the confidentiality1 in accordance with section #aggj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf71 of-- 7i7 plot locations2 7ii7 nonaggregated data of woodland owners2 and 7iii7 nonaggregated data from timber product output survey4 7#i7 ,biennial compilations ,biennially1 the ,secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a compilation of national forest inventory and analysis forest statistics1 which shall be similar to the tables contained in the ,renewable ,resource ,assessments prepared under section #c7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;a771 accompanied by relevant geospatial products4 7#aj7 ,external complex data requests 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an office1 a data platform1 or team to process and respond to complex data requests submitted by external organizations relating to the program under this subsection4 7,b7 ,fees 7i7 ,in general ,to cover the costs of processing of and responding to complex data requests described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may impose fees on external organizations submitting the requests4 7ii7 ,fees collected ,fees collected under clause 7i7 may only be used for the purposes described in such clause4 7#aa7 ,reports ,each year1 the ,secretary shall publish as part of the forest inventory and analysis business report a detailed description of the progress of the ,secretary in implementing the programmatic elements of the strategic plan described in paragraph 7#f71 including-- 7,a7 the costs and priorities of the strategic plan2 and 7,b7 how the program under this subsection leverages new technology1 improves and standardizes collection protocols1 and increases workforce capacity4 4 7b7 ,remote sensing technologies ,section #hfcb7a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by striking technologies and inserting technologies1 such as microwave1 ,li,d,a,r1 hyperspectral1 and high-resolution remote sensing data1 and advanced computing technologies for improved modeling to provide tabular statistical estimates and geospatial products14 #hcje4 ,reforestation1 nursery1 and seed orchard support 7a7 ,partnerships1 collaboration1 and other assistance in support of nurseries and seed orchards ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall-- 7#a7 partner with ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 private nurseries1 and other relevant entities to provide training1 technical assistance1 and research to nursery and tree establishment programs that support natural regeneration1 reforestation1 agroforestry1 and afforestation2 7#b7 promote information sharing to improve the technical knowledge1 practices1 and understanding of the demands1 climate change impacts1 and other issues necessary to address all facets of the reforestation pipeline2 7#c7 provide technical and financial assistance to international nursery and tree establishment programs through-- 7,a7 international programs conducted by the ,forest ,service pursuant to the ,international ,forestry ,cooperation ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq472 7,b7 the ,institute of ,pacific ,islands ,forestry of the ,forest ,service2 and 7,c7 the ,international ,institute of ,tropical ,forestry of the ,forest ,service2 7#d7 collaborate with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service of the ,department1 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service of the ,department of the ,interior1 and international organizations to provide technical and financial assistance related to nurseries and reforestation2 7#e7 coordinate the efforts of the ,department to-- 7,a7 address the challenges associated with the reforestation pipeline2 and 7,b7 leverage economic development assistance for work with private nurseries2 and 7#f7 expand science-based reforestation supply chains through research1 seed collection and storage1 and nursery infrastructure and operations in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,research ,service4 7b7 ,nursery and seed orchard financial assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible recipients to support nurseries and seed orchards4 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this subsection to an eligible recipient for a project to carry out at least one of the following3 7,a7 ,develop1 expand1 enhance1 or improve nursery production capacity or other infrastructure to-- 7i7 improve seed collection1 processing1 and storage2 7ii7 increase seedling production1 storage1 and distribution2 or 7iii7 enhance seedling survival and properly manage tree genetic resources4 7,b7 ,establish1 improve1 or expand a nursery or seed orchard1 including by acquiring equipment for such nursery or seed orchard4 7,c7 ,develop or implement quality control measures at nurseries or seed orchards4 7,d7 ,promote workforce development within any facet of the reforestation pipeline4 7,e7 ,carry out such other activity as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means-- 7,a7 a ,state forestry agency2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7,c7 a private nursery that has experience growing high-quality native trees of appropriate genetic sources in bareroot or container stock types specific for reforestation1 restoration1 or conservation1 including native plants and seeds that are of cultural significance to ,indian ,tribes2 7,d7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 and 7,e7 a county or local government with a nursery or seed orchard4 7#b7 ,nursery ,the term nursery means a tree or native plant nursery4 7#c7 ,seed orchard ,the term seed orchard means a tree or native plant seed orchard4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 ,d ,forest ,management ,i ,national ,forest ,system ,management #hdja4 ,categorical exclusion for high priority hazard trees 7a7 ,categorical exclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a categorical exclusion 7as defined in section #aaa of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccf;e77 for high-priority hazard tree activities4 7#b7 ,administration ,in developing and administering the categorical exclusion under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 comply with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7,b7 apply the extraordinary circumstances procedures under section #bbj4f of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 in determining whether to use the categorical exclusion4 7#c7 ,project size limitation ,a project carried out using the categorical exclusion developed under paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed #f1jjj acres4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,high-priority hazard tree ,the term high-priority hazard tree means a standing tree that-- 7,a7 presents a visible hazard to people or property due to conditions such as deterioration of1 or damage to1 the root system1 trunk1 stem1 or limbs of the tree1 or the direction or lean of the tree1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 is determined by the ,secretary to be highly likely to fail and1 on failure1 would be highly likely to cause injury to people or damage to ,federal property2 and 7,c7 is located-- 7i7 within #cjj feet of a ,national ,forest ,system road with a maintenance level of #c1 #d1 or #e2 7ii7 along a ,national ,forest ,system trail2 or 7iii7 in a developed recreation site-- 7,i7 that is operated and maintained by the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#b7 ,high-priority hazard tree activity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term high-priority hazard tree activity means a forest management activity that mitigates the risks associated with high-priority hazard trees1 including pruning1 felling1 and disposal of a high-priority hazard tree4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term high-priority hazard tree activity does not include any activity-- 7i7 conducted in a wilderness area or wilderness study area2 7ii7 for the construction of a permanent road or permanent trail2 7iii7 conducted on ,federal land on which1 by ,act of ,congress or ,presidential proclamation1 the removal of vegetation is restricted or prohibited2 7iv7 conducted in an area in which activities described in subparagraph 7,a7 would be inconsistent with the applicable land and resource management plan2 or 7v7 conducted in an inventoried roadless area4 #hdjb4 ,collaborative restoration projects ,section #fjc7;c77#a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;b7c77#a77 is amended by striking #cjjj acres and inserting #aj1jjj acres4 #hdjc4 ,wildfire resilience project size ,section #fje7;c77#a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;d7c77#a77 is amended by striking #cjjj acres and inserting #aj1jjj acres4 #hdjd4 ,fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation ,section #djhjf7;d77#a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;b7d77#a77 is amended by striking #c1jjj acres and inserting #aj1jjj acres4 #hdje4 ,greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat ,section #fjf of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking clause 7ii72 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 through 7vii7 as clauses 7ii7 through 7vi71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in clause 7iii71 as so redesignated1 by striking in a sagebrush steppe ecosystem2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking concurrently for both greater sage-grouse and and inserting for greater sage-grouse or2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,limitation ,a covered vegetation management activity that is covered by the categorical exclusion under subsection 7b7 may not exceed #d1ejj acres in a forested ecosystem or #g1ejj acres in a rangeland ecosystem4 4 #hdjf4 ,categorical exclusion for electric utility lines rights-of-way 7a7 ,categorical exclusion established ,forest management activities described in subsection 7b7 are a category of activities designated as being categorically excluded from the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under section #ajb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb74 7b7 ,forest management activities designated for categorical exclusion ,the forest management activities designated as being categorically excluded under subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 the development and approval of a vegetation management1 facility inspection1 and operation and maintenance plan submitted under section #eab7;c77#a7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aggb7;c77#a77 to the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the implementation of routine activities conducted under the plan referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,availability of categorical exclusion ,on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may use the categorical exclusion established under subsection 7a7 in accordance with this section4 7d7 ,exclusion of certain areas ,the categorical exclusion established under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any forest management activity conducted-- 7#a7 in a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 or 7#b7 on ,national ,forest ,system lands on which1 by ,act of ,congress1 the removal of vegetation is restricted or prohibited4 7e7 ,permanent roads 7#a7 ,prohibition on establishment ,a forest management activity designated under subsection 7b7 shall not include the establishment of a permanent road4 7#b7 ,existing roads ,the ,secretary may carry out necessary maintenance and repair on an existing permanent road for the purposes of conducting a forest management activity designated under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,temporary roads ,the ,secretary shall decommission any temporary road constructed for a forest management activity designated under subsection 7b7 not later than #c years after the date on which the action is completed4 7f7 ,applicable law ,a forest management activity designated under subsection 7b7 shall not be subject to section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7 or section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act4 #hdjg4 ,forest management activities on ,national ,forest ,system lands 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may conduct forest management activities on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out forest management activities1 the ,secretary shall1 as appropriate1 coordinate with impacted parties to increase efficiency and maximize the compatibility of management practices across ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7c7 ,objectives 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct forest management activities on ,national ,forest ,system land in a manner that attains multiple ecosystem benefits1 including4-- 7,a7 reducing forest fuels2 7,b7 maintaining the diversity of plant and animal communities2 7,c7 improving soil1 streams1 lakes1 wetlands1 and water quality1 including in riparian areas2 and 7,d7 increasing resilience to changing water temperature and precipitation regimes4 7d7 ,ground disturbance ,consistent with applicable ,federal law and any applicable forest plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish criteria for ground conditions following a forest management activity carried out under a forest plan that results in ground disturbances2 and 7#b7 monitor such ground conditions to determine whether desired outcomes or conditions are achieved4 7e7 ,availability of categorical exclusion for certain forest management activities ,a forest management activity conducted on ,national ,forest ,system land for the purpose of reducing forest fuels is categorically excluded from the requirements of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 if the forest management activity-- 7#a7 does not exceed #aj1jjj acres1 including not more than #c1jjj acres of mechanical thinning2 7#b7 is developed-- 7,a7 in coordination with impacted parties1 specifically including representatives of local governments1 such as county supervisors or county commissioners2 and 7,b7 in consultation with other entities1 as determined by the ,secretary_/any other entity determined relevant by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 is consistent with any applicable forest plan4 7f7 ,cooperative authorities ,the ,secretary may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with an impacted party to provide for fuel reduction1 soil restoration1 erosion control1 reforestation1 riparian restoration1 revegetation1 and similar management activities on ,federal land and non-,federal land4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,forest management activity ,the term forest management activity means a project or activity that is carried out by the ,secretary on ,national ,forest ,system land and is consistent with any applicable forest plan4 7#b7 ,forest plan ,the term forest plan means a land and resource management plan under section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adjf74 7#c7 ,impacted parties ,the term impacted parties includes-- 7,a7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments2 7,b7 local fire departments2 7,c7 other relevant volunteer groups4 7#d7 ,national ,forest ,system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given that term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 #hdjh4 ,suppression of wildfires 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to ,national ,forest ,system lands described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service-- 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 use available resources to carry out wildfire suppression with the purpose of containing wildfires detected on such lands not later than #bd hours after such a wildfire is detected2 and 7,b7 carry out wildfire suppression under subparagraph 7,a7 in a manner that is consistent with interagency agreements and applicable standards of firefighter safety2 7#b7 shall not inhibit the suppression efforts of ,state or local firefighting agencies that are authorized to respond to wildfire on such lands2 7#c7 may only use fire as a resource management tool if the fire is a prescribed fire that complies with applicable law and regulations2 7#d7 may only initiate a backfire or burnout during a wildfire-- 7,a7 by order of the responsible incident commander1 in consultation with the appropriate ,forest ,service line officer2 or 7,b7 in instances that are necessary to protect the health and safety of firefighting personnel2 7#e7 shall use available resources to control any such initiated backfire or burnout until contained2 7#f7 shall use available resources1 including infrared technologies1 to ensure prescribed fires are contained2 and 7#g7 shall update the prescribed fire policies of the ,forest ,service to reflect the findings and recommendations included in the report entitled ,national ,prescribed ,fire ,program ,review published in ,september #bjbb by the ,forest ,service4 7b7 ,limitations on scope ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 the ,national ,forest ,system lands described in this subsection are ,national ,forest ,system lands that-- 7#a7 the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center has established as a ,national ,wildland ,fire ,preparedness ,level of #e2 7#b7 contain areas that the ,u4,s4 ,drought ,monitor has rated as having a ,d#b 7severe drought7 intensity1 ,d#c 7extreme drought7 intensity1 or ,d#d 7exceptional drought7 intensity2 or 7#c7 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 has identified as being located in a fireshed ranked in the top #aj percent of wildfire exposure1 as determined using the most recent published models of fireshed risk exposure published by the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,national ,forest ,system defined ,in this section1 the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given such term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 ,,ii ,forest ,management ,activities #hdaa4 ,no additional consultation required 7a7 ,forest service plans ,section #f7;d77#b7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd7;d77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,no additional consultation required under certain circumstances ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under section #g7;a77#b7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b77 or section #djb4af of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 on a land management plan approved1 amended1 or revised under this section when-- 7,a7 a new species is listed or critical habitat is designated under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7,b7 new information reveals effects of the land management plan that may affect a species listed or critical habitat designated under that ,act in a manner or to an extent not previously considered4 4 7b7 ,bureau of land management plans ,section #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,no additional consultation required under certain circumstances ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under section #g7;a77#b7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b77 or section #djb4af of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 on a land use plan approved1 amended1 or revised under this section when-- 7#a7 a new species is listed or critical habitat is designated under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7#b7 new information reveals effects of the land use plan that may affect a species listed or critical habitat designated under that ,act in a manner or to an extent not previously considered4 4 #hdab4 ,good neighbor authority 7a7 ,good neighbor authority ,section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#f71 by striking or ,indian tribe2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,special district ,the term special district means a political subdivision of a ,state that-- 7,a7 has significant budgetary autonomy or control2 7,b7 was created by or pursuant to the laws of the ,state for the purpose of performing a limited and specific governmental or proprietary function2 and 7,c7 is distinct from any other local government unit within the ,state4 4 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 ,indian ,tribe1 special district1 after ,governor2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by inserting special district1 after ,indian ,tribe1 each place it appears2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by striking on2 and 7bb7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,ii77bb71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 to construct new permanent roads on ,federal lands that are-- 7aa7 necessary to implement authorized restoration activities2 and 7bb7 approved by the ,federal agency through environmental analysis or categorical exclusion decision2 7,,iv7 to complete new permanent road construction to replace and decommission an existing permanent road that is adversely impacting forest1 rangeland1 or watershed health2 and 7,v7 if there are funds remaining after carrying out subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv71 to carry out authorized restoration services under other good neighbor agreements and for the administration of a good neighbor authority program by a ,governor1 ,indian ,tribe1 special district1 or county4 2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 ,indian ,tribe1 special district1 after ,governor2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #hbjf7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting 1 ,indian ,tribe1 special district1 after ,governor2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting 1 ,indian ,tribe1 special district1 after ,governor4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section apply to any project initiated pursuant to a good neighbor agreement 7as defined in section #hbjf7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a777-- 7#a7 before the date of enactment of this ,act1 if the project was initiated after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #ddij72 or 7#b7 on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hdac4 ,collaborative forest landscape restoration program ,section #djjc of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting or pathogens after species2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 address standardized monitoring questions and indicators2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 22 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 proposals that seek to use innovative implementation mechanisms1 including good neighbor agreements entered into under section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a71 and similar implementation mechanisms2 7,h7 proposals that seek to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire or increase ecological restoration activities-- 7i7 within areas across land ownerships1 including ,state1 ,tribal1 and private land2 and 7ii7 within the wildland-urban interface2 and 7,i7 proposals that seek to enhance watershed health and drinking water sources4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 #d proposals in any #a region of the ,national ,forest ,system to be funded during any fiscal year2 and 2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#f71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #hdad4 ,public-private wildfire technology deployment and testbed partnership 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ,the term appropriate committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,natural ,resources1 and ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered agency ,the term covered agency means-- 7,a7 the ,national ,park ,service2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7,c7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7,d7 the ,bureau of ,reclamation2 7,e7 the ,forest ,service2 7,f7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,g7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,h7 the ,united ,states ,fire ,administration2 7,i7 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7,j7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7,k7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs2 and 7,l7 any other ,federal agency involved in wildfire response4 7#c7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 a private entity2 7,b7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7,c7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7#d7 ,pilot program ,the term ,pilot ,program means the deployment and testbed pilot program developed under subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting jointly4 7b7 ,deployment and testbed pilot program established ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries1 in coordination with the heads of the covered agencies1 shall establish a deployment and testbed pilot program for new and innovative wildfire prevention1 detection1 communication1 and mitigation technologies4 7c7 ,functions ,in carrying out the ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretaries shall-- 7#a7 incorporate the ,pilot ,program into an existing interagency coordinating group on wildfires2 7#b7 in consultation with the heads of covered agencies1 identify key technology priority areas with respect to the deployment of wildfire prevention1 detection1 communication1 and mitigation technologies1 including-- 7,a7 hazardous fuels reduction treatments or activities2 7,b7 dispatch communications2 7,c7 remote sensing and tracking2 7,d7 safety equipment2 and 7,e7 common operating pictures or operational dashboards2 and 7#c7 partner with each covered entity selected to participate in the ,pilot ,program with the appropriate covered agency to coordinate real-time and on-the-ground testing of technology during wildland fire mitigation activities and training4 7d7 ,applications ,to participate in the ,pilot ,program1 a covered entity shall submit to the ,secretaries an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretaries may require1 which shall include a proposal to test technologies specific to key technology priority areas identified under subsection 7c77#b74 7e7 ,prioritization of emerging technologies ,in selecting covered entities to participate in the ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretaries shall give priority to covered entities developing and applying emerging technologies that address issues identified by the ,secretaries1 including artificial intelligence1 quantum sensing1 computing and quantum-hybrid applications1 augmented reality1 and #e;,g private networks and device-to-device communications supporting nomadic mesh networks1 for wildfire mitigation4 7f7 ,outreach ,the ,secretaries1 in coordination with the heads of the covered agencies1 shall make publicly available the key technology priority areas identified under subsection 7c77#b7 and invite covered entities to apply to test and demonstrate their technologies to address those priority areas4 7g7 ,reports and recommendations ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each year thereafter for the duration of the ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretaries shall submit to the appropriate committees a report that includes the following with respect to the ,pilot ,program3 7#a7 ,a list of participating covered entities4 7#b7 ,a brief description of the technologies tested by such covered entities4 7#c7 ,an estimate of the cost of acquiring the technology tested in the program and applying it at scale4 7#d7 ,outreach efforts by ,federal agencies to covered entities developing wildfire technologies4 7#e7 ,assessments of1 and recommendations relating to1 new technologies with potential adoption and application at-scale in ,federal land management agencies' wildfire prevention1 detection1 communication1 and mitigation efforts4 7h7 ,termination ,the ,pilot ,program shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjca4 #hdae4 ,forest service participation in experienced services program ,section #hcjb of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking aces and inserting experienced services 7and by conforming the item relating to such section in the table of sections accordingly72 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7a7 ,in ,general4--2 7,b7 by striking ,agriculture ,conservation2 and 7,c7 by inserting 1 professional1 or administrative after technical2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b74 #hdaf4 ,timber sales on ,national ,forest ,system land ,section #ad of the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #ee1jjj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,in the event of extreme risks to a unit of ,national ,forest ,system land1 including catastrophic wildfire1 insect and disease outbreak1 wind1 hurricane1 flood1 drought1 or to avoid impacts from such extreme events1 the ,secretary may1 without an appraisal and under such rules and regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 dispose of by sale or otherwise1 portions of trees or forest products located on such unit of ,national ,forest ,system land4 4 #hdag4 ,permits and agreements with electrical utilities 7a7 ,in general ,in any special use permit or easement on ,national ,forest ,system lands provided to an electric utility company 7as defined in section #abfb of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdea771 the ,secretary may provide permission to cut and remove trees or other vegetation from within the vicinity of distribution lines or transmission lines1 including hazardous vegetation that increases fire risk1 without requiring a separate timber sale if that cutting and removal is consistent with the applicable land management plan4 7b7 ,use of proceeds ,a special use permit or easement that includes permission for the cutting and removal of trees or other vegetation described in subsection 7a7 shall include a requirement that1 if the applicable electrical utility sells any portion of the material removed under the permit or easement1 the electrical utility shall provide to the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 any proceeds received from the sale1 less any transportation costs incurred in the sale4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the sale of any material removed under a special use permit or easement that includes permission for the cutting and removal of trees or other vegetation described in subsection 7a74 #hdah4 ,utilizing grazing for wildfire risk reduction 7a7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall develop and implement a strategy to utilize livestock grazing as a wildfire risk reduction tool on ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the completion of any reviews required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to allow a permittee with a grazing permit in effect to graze on vacant grazing allotments during instances of drought1 wildfire1 or other natural disaster that disrupt grazing on the allotments covered by such grazing permit2 7,b7 the use of targeted grazing to reduce hazardous fuels2 7,c7 an increase in the use of temporary grazing permits to promote targeted fuels reduction and reduction of invasive annual grasses2 7,d7 an increase in the use of livestock grazing-- 7i7 to eradicate invasive annual grasses2 and 7ii7 as a restoration strategy and for post-fire recovery1 as appropriate2 7,e7 the integrated use of advanced technologies to dynamically adjust livestock placement on ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned2 7,f7 an increase in the use of any authorities applicable to livestock grazing1 including modifications to grazing permits or leases to allow variances2 and 7,g7 the use of grazing on ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned in a manner that-- 7i7 avoids conflicts with other uses of such land2 and 7ii7 is consistent with any applicable land management plan4 7b7 ,effect on ,existing ,grazing ,programs ,nothing in this section affects-- 7#a7 any livestock grazing program carried out by the ,secretary concerned as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 any statutory authority for any program described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system lands2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to public lands4 #hdai4 ,joint chiefs landscape restoration partnership program ,section #djhjh of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by inserting and at least once every #b fiscal years thereafter after and #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h77#a71 by striking and #bjbc and inserting through #bjca4 #hdbj4 ,tribal forest management program technical correction ,section #hgjc of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking demonstration project and inserting program 7and by conforming the item relating to such section in the table of contents accordingly72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking demonstration projects by and inserting a program under4 ,,iii ,timber ,innovation #hdca4 ,community wood facilities program ,section #ijac of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,community ,wood ,energy ,and ,wood ,innovation ,program and inserting ,community ,wood ,facilities ,program2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking woody biomass1 including residuals and inserting primarily forest biomass1 including processing or manufacturing residuals2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,community ,wood ,energy and ,wood ,innovation ,program and inserting ,community ,wood ,facilities ,program2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking to be known as and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting to be known as the ,community ,wood ,facilities ,program42 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking exceed-- in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting exceed #e1jjj1jjj42 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as 7#a7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so redesignated1 by inserting or market competitiveness after cost effectiveness2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking use or retrofitting 7or both7 of existing sawmill and inserting construction1 use or retrofitting of forest products manufacturing2 7#g7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #e megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy and inserting #ae megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #be percent and inserting #ej percent2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hdcb4 ,wood innovation grant program 7a7 ,application to transportation costs ,section #hfdc7;b77#a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7b77#a77 is amended by inserting 1 including the construction of new facilities that advance the purposes of the program and for the hauling of material removed to reduce hazardous fuels to locations where that material can be utilized before the period at the end4 7b7 ,targeting ,to support economic development1 enhanced building design1 and impact assessment ,section #hfdc7;c7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,targeting ,to support economic development1 enhanced building design1 and impact assessment ,in selecting among proposals of eligible entities under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary may give priority to proposals for projects that-- 7#a7 include the use or retrofitting 7or both7 of existing sawmill facilities located in counties in which the average annual unemployment rate exceeded the national average unemployment rate by more than #a percent in the previous calendar year2 7#b7 recognize or enhance carbon reduction strategies in building design and interior wood products1 including forest impacts1 which can be improved by ,north ,american manufacturing2 or 7#c7 include in the proposal of the entity an analysis of the benefits that forest management under the proposal will have on the resilience and economy of the community1 including benefits associated with-- 7,a7 wood products from anticipated wood supply areas2 7,b7 wildfire risk reduction2 7,c7 increased fiber flow2 7,d7 the increase of forest or mill jobs2 and 7,e7 support for forested communities4 4 7c7 ,matching requirement ,section #hfdc7;d7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7d77 is amended by inserting #ej percent of before the amount4 #hdcc4 ,forest and wood products data tracker 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 in collaboration with the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and in consultation with federally recognized ,indian ,tribes1 ,state foresters1 and private sector partners1 shall establish a publicly available platform to provide measurement1 monitoring1 verification1 and reporting data regarding the carbon emissions1 sequestration1 storage1 and related atmospheric impacts of forest management and wood products4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall source data1 information1 and data analysis from ,department programs and interagency programs1 including-- 7#a7 the ,forest ,inventory and ,analysis program1 including the ,timber ,products ,output survey2 7#b7 ,forest ,service and ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service soil carbon estimations2 7#c7 the ,forest ,products ,laboratory2 7#d7 the ,federal ,life ,cycle ,assessment ,commons2 7#e7 ,department entity-level guidelines2 and 7#f7 other relevant programmatic data and information sources1 as published and made available4 7c7 ,priorities ,the platform established by subsection 7a7 shall provide tools that calculate-- 7#a7 the above- and below-ground forest carbon stocks and stock changes associated with species composition1 forest management regime1 and landowner types 7including small area estimations for regional and localized geographies across the ,united ,states7 made available through ,forest ,inventory and ,analysis updates and annual reports2 7#b7 the embodied carbon involved in the manufacture of products1 using data from published environmental product declarations and life cycle assessments1 updated as new and more refined data becomes available2 7#c7 the long-term stored carbon in manufactured timber products2 and 7#d7 the carbon displacement of wood products1 compared to other materials1 using substitution factors4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to provide authority with respect to the generation1 consumption1 or trading of carbon or environmental credits from ,national ,forest ,system lands in any voluntary or compliance environmental markets4 #hdcd4 ,biochar application demonstration project 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,biochar ,the term biochar means carbonized biomass produced by converting feedstock through reductive thermal processing for nonfuel uses4 7#b7 ,covered ,secretaries ,the term covered ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,science4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a private1 nonprivate1 or cooperative entity or organization2 7,b7 a ,state1 local1 special district1 or ,tribal government2 7,c7 an eligible institution2 7,d7 a ,national ,laboratory 7as such term is defined in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja772 or 7,e7 a partnership or consortium of two or more entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#d7 ,eligible institution ,the term eligible institution means land-grant colleges and universities1 including institutions eligible for funding under-- 7,a7 the ,act of ,july #b1 #ahfb 7#ab ,stat4 #ejc1 chapter #acj2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 7,b7 the ,act of ,august #cj1 #ahij 7#bf ,stat4 #dag1 chapter #hda2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cba et seq471 including ,tuskegee ,university2 7,c7 ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly known as the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,act of #aifb72 or 7,d7 the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb74 7#e7 ,feedstock ,the term feedstock means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar4 7b7 ,demonstration projects 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose1 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the covered ,secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,location of demonstration projects ,in carrying out the program established under subparagraph 7,a71 the covered ,secretaries shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 enter into partnerships with eligible entities such that not fewer than one demonstration project is carried out in each region of the ,forest ,service and each region of the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#b7 ,proposals ,to be eligible to enter into a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 an eligible entity shall submit to the covered ,secretaries a proposal at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the covered ,secretaries may require4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the covered ,secretaries may enter into partnerships and provide funding to such partnerships to carry out demonstration projects to-- 7,a7 acquire and test various feedstocks and their efficacy2 7,b7 develop and optimize commercially and technologically viable biochar production units1 including mobile and permanent units2 7,c7 demonstrate-- 7i7 the production of biochar from forest residue2 and 7ii7 the use of biochar to restore forest health and resiliency2 7,d7 build1 expand1 or establish biochar facilities2 7,e7 conduct research on new and innovative uses of biochar2 7,f7 demonstrate cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products2 7,g7 carry out any other activities the covered ,secretaries determine appropriate2 or 7,h7 do any combination of the activities specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f74 7#d7 ,priority ,in selecting proposals under paragraph 7#b71 the covered ,secretaries shall give priority to entering into partnerships with eligible entities that submit proposals to carry out biochar demonstration projects that-- 7,a7 have the most potential to create new jobs and contribute to local economies1 particularly in rural areas2 7,b7 have the most potential to demonstrate-- 7i7 new and innovative uses of biochar2 7ii7 market viability for cost-effective biochar-based products2 7iii7 the restorative benefits of biochar with respect to forest health and resiliency1 including forest soils and watersheds2 or 7iv7 any combination of the purposes specified in clauses 7i7 through 7iii72 7,c7 are located in areas that have a high need for biochar production1 as determined by the covered ,secretaries1 due to-- 7i7 nearby lands identified as having high or very high or extreme risk of wildfire2 7ii7 availability of sufficient quantities of feedstocks2 or 7iii7 a high level of demand for biochar or other commercial byproducts of biochar2 or 7,d7 satisfy any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#e7 ,feedstock requirements ,to the maximum extent practicable1 an eligible entity that carries out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall1 with respect to the feedstock used under such project1 derive at least #ej percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities1 including mill residues1 conducted on ,national ,forest ,system lands or public lands4 7#f7 ,review of biochar demonstration 7,a7 ,in general ,the covered ,secretaries shall conduct regionally specific research1 including economic analyses and life-cycle assessments1 on any biochar produced from a demonstration project carried out under the program established in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 including-- 7i7 the effects of such biochar on-- 7,i7 forest health and resiliency2 7,,ii7 carbon capture and sequestration1 including increasing soil carbon in the short term and long term2 7,,iii7 productivity1 reduced input costs1 and water retention in agricultural practices2 7,,iv7 the health of soil and grasslands used for grazing activities1 including grazing activities on ,national ,forest ,system land and public land2 and 7,v7 environmental remediation activities1 including abandoned mine land remediation2 7ii7 the effectiveness of biochar as a coproduct of biofuels or in biochemicals2 and 7iii7 the effectiveness of other potential uses of biochar to determine if any such use is technologically and commercially viable4 7,b7 ,coordination ,the covered ,secretaries shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 provide data1 analyses1 and other relevant information collected under subparagraph 7,a7 with recipients of a grant under subsection 7c74 7#g7 ,limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities ,if the covered ,secretaries provide to an eligible entity that enters into a partnership with the covered ,secretaries under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 funding for establishing a biochar facility1 such funding may not exceed #ce percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility4 7c7 ,biochar research and development grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall establish or expand an existing applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible institution shall submit to the ,secretary a proposal at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,use of ,funds ,an eligible institution that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to conduct applied research on-- 7,a7 the effect of biochar on forest health and resiliency1 accounting for variations in biochar1 soil1 climate1 and other factors2 7,b7 the effect of biochar on soil health and water retention1 accounting for variations in biochar1 soil1 climate1 and other factors2 7,c7 the long-term carbon sequestration potential of biochar2 7,d7 the best management practices with respect to biochar and biochar-based product that maximize-- 7i7 carbon sequestration benefits2 and 7ii7 the commercial viability and application of such products in forestry1 agriculture1 environmental remediation1 water quality improvement1 and any other similar uses1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,e7 the regional uses of biochar to increase productivity and profitability1 including-- 7i7 uses in agriculture and environmental remediation2 and 7ii7 use as a coproduct in fuel production2 7,f7 new and innovative uses for biochar byproducts2 and 7,g7 opportunities to expand markets for biochar and create related jobs1 particularly in rural areas4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the covered ,secretaries shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar2 7,b7 identifies any area of research needed to advance biochar commercialization2 and 7,c7 identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization1 including permitting and siting considerations4 7#b7 ,materials submitted in support of the president's budget ,beginning with the second fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter until the date described in subsection 7e71 the covered ,secretaries shall include in the materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,president's budget pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a report describing1 for the fiscal year covered by the report1 the status of each demonstration project carried out under subsection 7b7 and each research and development grant carried out under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,e ,other ,matters #heja4 ,rural revitalization technologies ,section #bcga7;d77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hejb4 ,resource advisory committees ,section #bje of the ,secure ,rural ,schools and ,community ,self-,determination ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,appointments by applicable regional foresters ,in making appointments under this subsection1 the ,secretary concerned may act through the applicable regional forester so long as before the applicable regional forester makes an appointment1 the applicable regional forester conducts the review and analysis that would otherwise be conducted for an appointment to a resource advisory committee1 including any review and analysis with respect to civil rights1 budgetary requirements1 vetting1 and reporting1 as the ,secretary concerned determines appropriate4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#f71 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbf and inserting ,october #a1 #bjca2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7g74 #hejc4 ,accurate hazardous fuels reduction reports 7a7 ,materials submitted in support of ,president's budget 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning with the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary concerned shall include in the materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,president's budget pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a report describing the number of acres of ,federal land on which the ,secretary concerned carried out hazardous fuels reduction activities during the preceding fiscal year1 as determined using-- 7,a7 the methodology of the ,secretary concerned in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 the methodology described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,for purposes of a report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 in determining the number of acres of ,federal land on which the ,secretary concerned carried out hazardous fuels reduction activities during the period covered by the report-- 7i7 record acres of ,federal land on which hazardous fuels reduction activities were completed during that period2 and 7ii7 record each acre described in clause 7i7 once in the report1 regardless of whether multiple hazardous fuels reduction activities were carried out on that acre during the applicable period2 and 7,b7 with respect to the acres of ,federal land recorded in the report1 include information relating to-- 7i7 which acres are located in the wildland-urban interface2 7ii7 the level of hazard potential of the acres on the first and last day of the period covered by the report2 7iii7 the types of hazardous fuels reduction activities completed with respect to the acres1 including a description of whether those hazardous fuels reduction activities were conducted-- 7,i7 in a wildfire managed for resource benefits2 or 7,,ii7 through a planned hazardous fuels reduction project2 7iv7 the cost per acre of the hazardous fuels reduction activities carried out during the period covered by the report2 7v7 the region or ,system unit in which the acres are located2 and 7vi7 the effectiveness of the hazardous fuels reduction activities with respect to reducing the risk of wildfire4 7#c7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary concerned shall make each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture or the ,department of the ,interior1 as applicable4 7b7 ,accurate data collection 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall implement standardized procedures for tracking data related to hazardous fuels reduction activities carried out by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,elements ,the standardized procedures required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 regular1 standardized data reviews of the accuracy and timely input of data used to track hazardous fuels reduction activities2 7,b7 verification methods that validate whether those data accurately correlate to the hazardous fuels reduction activities carried out by the ,secretary concerned2 7,c7 an analysis of the short- and long-term effectiveness of the hazardous fuels reduction activities on reducing the risk of wildfire2 and 7,d7 for hazardous fuels reduction activities that occur partially within the wildland-urban interface1 methods to distinguish which acres are located within the wildland-urban interface and which acres are located outside the wildland-urban interface4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #de days after implementing the standardized procedures required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7,a7 the standardized procedures2 and 7,b7 any programmatic or policy recommendations to ,congress to address limitations in tracking data relating to hazardous fuels reduction activities under this subsection4 7c7 ,,gao study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study regarding the implementation of this section1 including any limitations with respect to-- 7,a7 reporting hazardous fuels reduction activities under subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 tracking data relating to hazardous fuels reduction activities under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report that describes the results of the study under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means any land under the jurisdiction of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,hazardous fuels reduction activity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term hazardous fuels reduction activity means any vegetation management activity to reduce the risk of wildfire1 including mechanical treatments1 grazing1 and prescribed burning4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term hazardous fuels reduction activity does not include the awarding of a contract to conduct an activity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system lands2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to public lands4 7e7 ,no additional funds authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,subject to appropriations ,the activities authorized by this section are subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for those purposes4 #hejd4 ,special use authorization rental fee waiver ,all or part of the programmatic administrative fee1 and any fees related to the special use authorization1 as appropriate1 may be waived by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 when equitable and in the public interest as determined by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 for the use and occupancy of ,national ,forest ,system land in the following circumstances3 7#a7 ,the holder of the special use authorization is a ,state or local government or any agency or instrumentality thereof1 excluding municipal utilities and cooperatives whose principal source of revenue is customer charges4 7#b7 ,the holder is-- 7,a7 an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 7,b7 not controlled or owned by a profit-making corporation or business enterprise2 and 7,c7 is engaged in a public or semipublic activity to further public health1 safety1 or welfare4 7#c7 ,the holder is an amateur station1 amateur operator1 or provides amateur radio services1 as those terms are defined in section #ig4c of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#d7 ,other circumstances the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 determines appropriate4 #heje4 ,charges and fees for harvest of forest botanical products 7a7 ,recovery of fair market value for products 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall establish and carry out a program to charge and collect fees under subsection 7b7 for forest botanical products harvested on ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7#b7 ,appraisal methods2 bidding procedures ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall establish a fee system based on fair market value for forest botanical products harvested on ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7b7 ,fees 7#a7 ,imposition and collection ,the ,secretary shall charge and collect fees from persons who harvest forest botanical products on ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7#b7 ,amount of fee ,the fees collected under paragraph 7#a7 shall be based on the fair market value of the harvested forest botanical products and the costs incurred by the ,secretary associated with granting1 modifying1 or monitoring the authorization for harvest of the forest botanical products1 including the costs of any environmental or other analysis4 7#c7 ,security ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may require a person assessed a fee under this subsection to provide security to ensure that the ,secretary receives the fees imposed under this subsection from the person4 7c7 ,sustainable harvest levels for forest botanical products 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct appropriate analyses to determine whether and how the harvest of forest botanical products on ,national ,forest ,system lands can be conducted on a sustainable basis2 and 7,b7 establish procedures and timeframes to monitor and revise the harvest levels established for forest botanical products4 7#b7 ,prohibition on harvest in excess of sustainable levels ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may not permit under the program under this section the harvest of forest botanical products on ,national ,forest ,system lands at levels in excess of sustainable harvest levels1 as defined under section #d of the ,multiple-,use ,sustained-,yield ,act of #aifj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eca74 7d7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,personal use ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall establish a personal use harvest level for each forest botanical product1 and the harvest of a forest botanical product below that level by a person for personal use shall not be subject to charges and fees under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7#b7 ,other exceptions ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may also waive the application of subsection 7a7 or 7b7 pursuant to such regulations as the ,secretary may prescribe4 7e7 ,deposit and use of funds 7#a7 ,deposit ,funds collected under the program in accordance with subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be deposited into a special account in the ,united ,states ,treasury4 7#b7 ,funds available ,funds deposited into the special account in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended without further appropriation4 7#c7 ,authorized uses ,the funds made available under paragraph 7#b7 shall be expended at units of the ,national ,forest ,system in proportion to the charges and fees collected at that unit under the program under this section to pay for-- 7,a7 the costs of conducting inventories of forest botanical products1 determining sustainable levels of harvest1 monitoring and assessing the impacts of harvest levels and methods1 and for restoration activities1 including any necessary revegetation2 and 7,b7 the costs described in subsection 7b77#b74 7#d7 ,treatment of fees ,funds collected under the program in accordance with subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not be taken into account for the purposes of the following laws3 7,a7 ,the sixth paragraph under the heading forest service in the ,act of ,may #bc1 #aijh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ejj71 and section #ac of the ,act of ,march #a1 #aiaa 7commonly known as the ,weeks ,act2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ejj74 7,b7 ,the fourteenth paragraph under the heading forest service in the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiac 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eja74 7,c7 ,section #cc of the ,bankhead-,jones ,farm ,tenant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab74 7,d7 ,the ,act of ,august #bh1 #aicg 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq47 and the ,act of ,may #bd1 #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba et seq474 7,e7 ,section #f of the ,act of ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,recreation and ,public ,purposes ,act2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi-d74 7,f7 ,chapter #fi of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,g7 ,section #dja of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aice 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaes74 7,h7 ,section #ajjijd of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,i7 ,any other provision of law relating to revenue allocation4 7f7 ,reporting requirements ,as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year in which the ,secretary collects charges and fees under the program in accordance with subsections 7a7 and 7b7 or expends funds from the special account under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall submit to the ,congress a report summarizing the activities of the ,secretary under the program under this section1 including the funds collected under the program in accordance with subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the expenses incurred to carry out the program under this section1 and the expenditures made from the special account during that fiscal year4 7g7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,forest botanical product ,the term forest botanical product-- 7,a7 means any naturally occurring mushroom1 fungus1 flower1 seed1 root1 bark1 leaf1 berry1 bough1 bryophyte1 bulb1 burl1 cone1 epiphyte1 fern1 forb1 grass1 moss1 nut1 pine straw1 sedge1 shrub1 transplant1 tree sap1 or other vegetation 7or portion thereof7 that grows on ,national ,forest ,system lands2 and 7,b7 does not include trees1 or portions of trees1 except as provided in regulations issued under section #cci of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ebh note7 by the ,secretary before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,national forest system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given that term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 #hejf4 ,forest service legacy road and trail remediation program transparency ,section #h of ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ech;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 solicit and consider public input regionally in selecting projects for funding under the ,program by-- 7i7 publishing annually1 for each region1 a list of projects considered for funding under the ,program2 7ii7 accepting public comment on the projects described in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 considering public comments in selecting projects for funding under the ,program2 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting annually1 for each region1 before publish2 and 7ii7 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 a list that includes a description of-- 7,i7 each project considered for funding under the ,program2 7,,ii7 public comments received on each project described in subclause 7,i72 7,,iii7 the ranking within the applicable region of each project described in subclause 7,i72 and 7,,iv7 the proposed outcome of each project funded under the ,program for the applicable fiscal year4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,definition of region ,in this section1 the term region means one of the #i regions of the ,forest ,service4 4 #hejg4 ,direct hire authority ,for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 other than sections #ccjc and #ccbh of that title1 a ,job ,corps graduate 7as defined in section #adb7e7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caib7e777 to a position in the competitive service in the ,forest ,service for which the graduate meets the qualification standards4 #hejh4 ,improving the emergency forest restoration program ,section #djg of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,advance payments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall give an owner of nonindustrial private forest land the option of receiving1 before the owner carries out emergency measures under this section1 not more than #ge percent of the cost of the emergency measures1 as determined by the ,secretary based on the fair market value of the cost of the emergency measures using the estimated cost of the applicable practice published in the ,field ,office ,technical ,guide of each ,state by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4 7#b7 ,return of funds ,if the funds provided under paragraph 7#a7 are not expended by the end of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date on which the owner of nonindustrial private forest land receives those funds1 the funds shall be returned to the ,secretary within a reasonable timeframe1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #heji4 ,exemption for previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system ,lands 7a7 ,in general ,the requirements under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or division ,a of subtitle #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to an application for a communications use authorization on ,national ,forest ,system lands1 including ,national ,forest ,system lands on which authorized utilities1 communications facilities1 powerline facilities1 or roads have been installed1 if-- 7#a7 the communications equipment is located in or on existing infrastructure2 or 7#b7 the communications facility is located on previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7b7 ,no additional consultation required under certain circumstances ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation of the requirements under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or division ,a of subtitle #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 for an application for a communications use authorization on previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system lands if new information concerning a previously analyzed area of ,national ,forest ,system lands becomes available4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,communications facility2 communications use authorization ,the terms communications facility and communications use authorization have the meanings given the terms1 respectively1 in section #hgje of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agfa;a74 7#b7 ,previously analyzed areas of national forest system lands ,the term previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system lands means any ,national ,forest ,system lands with respect to which the ,secretary has-- 7,a7 granted1 issued1 and executed a communications use authorization2 and 7,b7 conducted sufficient environmental or historical reviews4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 #heaj4 ,release of reversionary interest in ,black ,river ,state ,forest 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,deli1 inc ,the term ,deli1 ,inc4 means ,deli1 ,inc41 a sphagnum moss production business located in ,millston1 ,wisconsin4 7#b7 ,deli land ,the term ,deli land means the approximately #cg4bg acres of land owned or optioned to acquire1 subject to the approval of the land exchange by the ,wisconsin ,department of ,natural ,resources1 the ,wisconsin ,natural ,resources ,board1 and the ,governor of ,wisconsin1 in #b separate parcels1 by ,deli1 ,inc41 and located in ,millston1 ,wisconsin1 as depicted on the map and as described as follows3 7,a7 ,a parcel of real property containing approximately #ca4c acres 7which includes land within the road right-of-way71 together with any improvements-- 7i7 comprising the ,,ne,,ne sec4 #bi1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin2 7ii7 excluding-- 7,i7 land lying north of the railroad right-of-way2 and 7,,ii7 a parcel #aej feet wide1 with #ej feet lying to the northeast1 and #ajj feet to the southwest1 of a line commencing at a point #e feet east of the northwest corner of the quarter-quarter section described in clause 7i71 thence south #ef east #ci a distance of #bbb feet1 thence south #eg east #ca a distance of #acei feet2 and 7iii7 subject to-- 7,i7 any public water use or easements on ,lee ,lake2 and 7,,ii7 any easements or restrictions of record1 public roadways1 zoning and use ordinances1 and the railroad right-of-way4 7,b7 ,a parcel of real property containing approximately #e4ig acres located in the ,,sw,,sw sec4 #bj1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #d ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin1 comprising lot #g of ,certified ,survey ,map ,no4 #ddhc1 as recorded in volume #ai,s of the certified survey maps1 page #ccd1 as ,document ,no4 #dacddj in the ,jackson ,county ,register of ,deeds4 7#c7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,black ,river ,state ,forest-,deli1 ,inc4 and dated ,june #bf1 #bjbc4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,wisconsin4 7#e7 ,state forest land ,the term ,state forest land means the approximately #ca4hc acres of land located in the ,black ,river ,state ,forest in ,millston1 ,wisconsin1 as depicted on the map and as described as follows3 7,a7 ,a parcel containing #bc4ac acres-- 7i7 comprising the portion of the ,e,,se sec4 #bj1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b4 ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin1 lying south of the ,interstate ,highway #id southern right-of-way2 and 7ii7 excluding a triangular parcel in the southwest corner described as commencing at the southwest corner1 thence east #bfj feet1 thence northwesterly to a point on the west boundary thereof #bjj feet north of the southwest corner1 thence south to the place of beginning4 7,b7 ,a parcel containing #h4gj acres comprising the portion of the ,,ne,,ne sec4 #bi1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b4 ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin1 lying north of the railroad right-of-way1 forming a triangular piece and described as commencing at the northeast corner of that quarter-quarter section1 thence west #ajaj feet to the north line of the railroad right-of-way1 thence southeasterly along the boundary of the railroad to the east line of that quarter-quarter section1 thence north on the east line #gej feet to the place of beginning4 7b7 ,conditional release 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 the ,state forest land is subject to a reversionary interest of the ,united ,states pursuant to section #cb7;c7 of ,the ,bankhead-,jones ,farm ,tenant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa7;c771 requiring that the ,state forest land be used for public purposes in perpetuity2 and 7,b7 the ,state and ,deli1 ,inc41 have agreed that the ,state will convey the ,state forest land in exchange for the ,deli land1 and the ,deli land will be added to ,black ,river ,state ,forest in the ,state4 7#b7 ,conditional release ,if the ,state offers in a written agreement to convey the ,state forest land to ,deli1 ,inc41 in exchange for the conveyance of the ,deli land to the ,state-- 7,a7 the reversionary interest of the ,united ,states in the ,state forest land shall be released2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall provide1 as expeditiously as possible1 recordable evidence of the release under subparagraph 7,a7 in the form of a quitclaim deed1 which shall-- 7i7 convey any interest of the ,united ,states in the ,state forest land without consideration2 and 7ii7 be provided to the ,state for recording before the exchange deeds are recorded4 7#c7 ,corrections ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state1 may make any necessary corrections to the legal description of the ,state forest land for purposes of the quitclaim deed described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 #heaa4 ,doug ,la,malfa ,secure ,rural ,schools ,act ,section #a of the ,secure ,rural ,schools and ,community ,self-,determination ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note7 is amended by inserting or the ,doug ,la,malfa ,secure ,rural ,schools ,act before the period at the end4 #heab4 ,minor range improvements under ,forest ,service grazing permits 7a7 ,minor range improvements by permittees ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations allowing a permittee to carry out a minor range improvement on the lands with respect to which the permittee holds a grazing permit if-- 7#a7 the permittee notifies the applicable ,forest ,service district ranger at least #cj days prior to carrying out such minor range improvement2 and 7#b7 such applicable district ranger-- 7,a7 approves the minor range improvement2 or 7,b7 does not respond to notification regarding the minor range improvement4 7b7 ,range improvements by the secretary ,the ,secretary1 acting through the applicable district ranger1 shall-- 7#a7 respond to a covered request not later than #cj days after the date on which such request is submitted2 and 7#b7 if such response confirms that the ,secretary1 acting through the applicable district ranger1 will carry out the range improvement requested-- 7,a7 notify the district office that serves the area in which such range improvement will occur2 and 7,b7 expedite the carrying out of such range improvement using any available administrative tools or authorities1 including categorical exclusions4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,cfr terms ,the terms grazing permit1 permittee1 and range improvement have the meanings given those terms1 respectively1 in section #bbb4a of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations74 7#b7 ,covered request ,the term covered request means a request submitted by a permittee to the ,secretary requesting that the ,secretary carry out a range improvement4 7#c7 ,minor range improvement ,the term minor range improvement includes improvements to existing fences and fence lines1 wells1 water pipelines1 and stock tanks4 ,f ,white ,oak ,resilience #hfja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,white ,oak ,resilience ,act4 #hfjb4 ,white oak restoration initiative coalition 7a7 ,in general ,the ,white ,oak ,restoration ,initiative ,coalition shall be established-- 7#a7 as a voluntary collaborative group of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments and private and nongovernmental organizations to carry out the duties described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 in accordance with the charter titled ,white ,oak ,initiative ,coalition ,charter adopted by the ,white ,oak ,initiative ,board of ,directors on ,march #ba1 #bjbc 7or any successor charter74 7b7 ,duties ,in addition to the duties specified in the charter described in subsection 7a77#b71 the duties of the ,white ,oak ,restoration ,initiative ,coalition are-- 7#a7 to coordinate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 private1 and nongovernmental restoration of white oak in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 to make program and policy recommendations1 consistent with applicable forest management plans1 with respect to-- 7,a7 changes necessary to address ,federal and ,state policies that impede activities to improve the health1 resiliency1 and natural regeneration of white oak2 7,b7 adopting or modifying ,federal and ,state policies to increase the pace and scale of white oak regeneration and resiliency of white oak2 7,c7 options to enhance communication1 coordination1 and collaboration between forest landowners1 particularly for cross-boundary projects1 to improve the health1 resiliency1 and natural regeneration of white oak2 7,d7 research gaps that should be addressed to improve the best available science on white oak2 7,e7 outreach to forest landowners with white oak or white oak regeneration potential2 and 7,f7 options and policies necessary to improve the quality and quantity of white oak in tree nurseries4 7c7 ,administrative support1 technical services1 and staff support ,the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary shall make such personnel available to the ,white ,oak ,restoration ,initiative ,coalition for administrative support1 technical services1 and development and dissemination of educational materials as the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary1 as applicable1 determines necessary to carry out this section4 #hfjc4 ,forest service pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall establish and carry out #e pilot projects in national forests to restore white oak in such forests through white oak restoration and natural regeneration practices that are consistent with applicable forest management plans4 7b7 ,national forests reserved or withdrawn from public domain ,at least #c pilot projects required under subsection 7a7 shall be carried out on national forests reserved or withdrawn from the public domain4 7c7 ,authority ,to enter into cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out the pilot projects required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hfjd4 ,white oak regeneration and upland oak habitat 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a nonregulatory program to be known as the ,white ,oak and ,upland ,oak ,habitat ,regeneration ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,duties ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 draw upon the best available science and management plans for species of white oak to identify1 prioritize1 and implement restoration and conservation activities that will improve the growth of white oak within the ,united ,states2 7#b7 collaborate and coordinate with the ,white ,oak ,restoration ,initiative ,coalition to prioritize white oak restoration initiatives2 7#c7 adopt a white oak restoration strategy that-- 7,a7 supports the implementation of a shared set of science-based restoration and conservation activities developed in accordance with paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 targets cost-effective projects with measurable results2 and 7,c7 maximizes restoration outcomes with no net gain of ,federal full-time equivalent employees2 and 7#d7 establish the voluntary grant and technical assistance programs in accordance with subsection 7e74 7c7 ,coordination ,in establishing the ,program1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall consult with-- 7#a7 the heads of ,federal agencies1 including-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7,b7 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 and 7#b7 the ,governor of each ,state in which restoration efforts will be carried out pursuant to the ,program4 7d7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,program include-- 7#a7 coordinating restoration and conservation activities among ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local entities and conservation partners to address white oak restoration priorities2 7#b7 improving and regenerating white oak and upland oak forests and the wildlife habitat such forests provide2 7#c7 carrying out coordinated restoration and conservation activities that lead to the increased growth of species of white oak in native white oak regions on ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and private land2 7#d7 facilitating strategic planning to maximize the resilience of white oak systems and habitats under changing climate conditions2 7#e7 engaging the public through outreach1 education1 and citizen involvement to increase capacity and support for coordinated restoration and conservation activities for species of white oak2 and 7#f7 increasing scientific capacity to support the planning1 monitoring1 and research activities necessary to carry out such coordinated restoration and conservation activities4 7e7 ,grants and assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent that funds are available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a voluntary grant and technical assistance program 7in this section referred to as the grant program7 to achieve the purposes of the ,program1 as described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation 7in this subsection referred to as the ,foundation7 to manage and administer the grant program4 7,b7 ,funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose1 after the ,secretary enters into a cooperative agreement with the ,foundation under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,foundation shall1 for each fiscal year1 receive amounts to carry out this subsection in an advance payment of the entire amount on ,october #a1 or as soon as practicable thereafter1 of that fiscal year4 7#c7 ,application of ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act ,amounts received by the ,foundation to carry out the grant program shall be subject to the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation ,establishment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq471 excluding section #aj7;a7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgji7;a774 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hfje4 ,tree nursery shortages 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall-- 7#a7 develop and implement a national strategy to increase the capacity of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and private tree nurseries to address the nationwide shortage of tree seedlings2 and 7#b7 coordinate such strategy with-- 7,a7 the national reforestation strategy of the ,forest ,service2 and 7,b7 each regional implementation plan for national forests4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on the best available science and data2 and 7#b7 identify and address-- 7,a7 regional seedling shortages of bareroot and container tree seedlings2 7,b7 regional reforestation opportunities and the seedling supply necessary to fulfill such opportunities2 7,c7 opportunities to enhance seedling diversity and close gaps in seed inventories2 and 7,d7 barriers to expanding1 enhancing1 or creating new infrastructure to increase nursery capacity4 ,,ix ,energy #ijja4 ,definition of advanced biofuel ,section #ijja7c77;,b77iv7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7c77;,b77iv77 is amended by inserting and sustainable aviation fuel after diesel-equivalent fuel4 #ijjb4 ,biobased markets program ,section #ijjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,procurement resources ,the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 shall provide educational materials to procuring agencies to consider the longevity of a product1 economic savings1 and the efficacy and performance of a product when making procurement decisions under this subsection4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clause 7ii7 and redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 respectively2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by inserting and the ,secretary after ,policy2 and 7bb7 by striking information concerning-- and inserting a report that describes1 for the year covered by the report--2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 including the actions taken by the procuring agency to establish and implement the biobased procurement program of the procuring agency under that paragraph before the semicolon2 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iv7 in subclause 7,v71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,vi7 7aa7 the specific categories of biobased products that are unavailable to meet procurement needs of the procuring agencies2 and 7bb7 the desired performance characteristics and other relevant specifications for those products2 and 7,,vii7 if applicable1 an explanation of the procurement requirement or updated procurement requirement established under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 that procuring agencies failed to meet and reasons for the failure2 and 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,accountability ,the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall annually-- 7i7 collect the information required to be reported under subparagraph 7,b7 and make the information publicly available2 7ii7 using the information collected under subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 document relevant procuring agencies under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 that1 as applicable1 have established a procurement program in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i72 and 7iii7 make the information publicly available1 subject to the exemptions from disclosure under section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by inserting and ,,napcs before codes2 7ii7 by inserting and ,north ,american ,product ,classification ,system codes before for--2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 renewable chemicals manufacturers and biobased products manufacturers2 and 7,b7 renewable chemicals and biobased products4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c7 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,report ,to inform the development of codes under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 within #ij days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 a report that provides-- 7,a7 the ,federal statistical collections of information related to the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system codes and the ,north ,american ,product ,classification ,system codes that utilize bioeconomy-specific data2 7,b7 recommendations to implement any bioeconomy-related changes as part of the #bjbg revisions of the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system codes and the ,north ,american ,product ,classification ,system codes2 and 7,c7 an assessment of the impacts that bioeconomy-specific ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system codes and ,north ,american ,product ,classification ,system codes would have on the measurement by the agency of the economic contributions of the bioeconomy4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ijjc4 ,biorefinery assistance 7a7 ,in general ,section #ijjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or innovative before commercial-scale2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 renewable chemicals1 or biobased products after end-user products2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking all that precedes a loan guarantee and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,feasibility 7i7 ,in general ,in approving 2 and 7ii7 by adding after and below the end the following3 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement that the applicant must demonstrate commercial viability for projects adopting commercially available technology4 2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,technical review agreement 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with each project applicant that clearly outlines the specific objectives1 outcomes1 and conditions by which the ,secretary determines successful technical feasibility of the project under this section4 7ii7 ,conditions of agreement ,the agreement provided under clause 7i7 shall include clear guidelines and expectations for the methodologies1 protocols1 and procedures1 and what the eligible technology must demonstrate1 for the ,department to determine technical feasibility from an integrated demonstration unit1 including-- 7,i7 a set timeline for the integrated demonstration unit campaign and final technical report to show reliable evidence of continuous1 steady-state production2 7,,ii7 criteria and methods for evaluating the project's success1 including any third-party assessments or evaluations that may be conducted during the demonstration period and at the conclusion of the set timeline2 7,,iii7 criteria and methods to prove the ability of the integrated demonstration unit to use project-specific feedstock for the production of advanced biofuels1 renewable chemicals1 or biobased products at a yield and quality consistent with the design basis of the project2 7,,iv7 required information and conditions that demonstrate operation duration1 quality1 and quantity specifications2 and 7,v7 any other information that1 if supplied to the ,secretary1 would assist the eligible entity in sufficiently demonstrating a project's technical feasibility4 7iii7 ,failure to comply with agreement 7,i7 ,noncompliance notification ,if a project applicant fails to comply with the technical feasibility requirements as provided under clause 7ii71 the ,secretary shall issue a written notice to the project applicant detailing the specific deficiencies and providing a reasonable timeframe for the project applicant to rectify the issues4 7,,ii7 ,corrective action period ,the project applicant shall have a period of not more than #ij days from the date of issuance of the noncompliance notice to address the identified deficiencies and submit a revised technical feasibility assessment for reconsideration4 7iv7 ,technical feasibility approval ,upon fulfillment of the conditions of agreement established under clause 7ii7 or approval of the revised technical feasibility assessment under clause 7iii77,,ii71 the ,secretary shall determine the project to be technically feasible4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking all that precedes is authorized and inserting the following3 7g7 ,funding ,there 2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,rescission ,of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section #ijjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb1 #ah1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 #ijjd4 ,bioproduct labeling terminology ,title ,,ix of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-haae7 is amended by inserting after section #ijjc the following3 #ijjd4 ,bioproduct labeling terminology 7a7 ,uniform standards 7#a7 ,in general ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue rules implementing national uniform labeling standards for1 and ensuring the proper use of1 the following terms in the labeling and marketing of bioproducts3 7,a7 ,bio-attributed plastic4 7,b7 ,bio-attributed product4 7,c7 ,biobased plastic4 7,d7 ,plant-based product4 7#b7 ,inclusion of certain defined terms ,in implementing the national uniform labeling standards under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall include the following terms1 as defined in section #ijja3 7,a7 ,biobased product4 7,b7 ,intermediate ingredient or feedstock4 7,c7 ,renewable biomass4 7,d7 ,renewable chemical4 7b7 ,consultation ,in defining terms under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 biomanufacturers2 7#b7 entities engaged in research and development of bioproducts2 7#c7 feedstock growers2 and 7#d7 other industry stakeholders4 4 #ijje4 ,bioenergy program for advanced biofuels ,section #ijje7;g77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haje7;g77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel ,fuel ,education ,program ,section #ijjf of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajf7 is repealed4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ijjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 after ,program2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 cost savings1 after savings2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 the potential of the proposed program to meaningfully improve the financial conditions of the agricultural producer or rural small business4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 by inserting 1 agricultural cooperatives with less than #b1ejj employees1 before and rural2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,h72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 the potential improvements to the financial conditions of the agricultural producer or rural small business2 and 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively1 and inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,streamlined application process ,the ,secretary shall develop a streamlined application process1 including within each tier described in subsection 7c77#d71 under which an entity may apply for a grant under subsection 7b71 financial assistance under subsection 7c71 or a bundled application for a project with components eligible under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,outreach and inserting ,outreach1 technical assistance1 and education2 7,b7 by striking that adequate and inserting the following3 that-- 7#a7 adequate 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as inserted by subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 technical assistance is provided to entities seeking to apply for a grant or financial assistance under the ,program2 and 7#c7 outreach1 technical assistance1 and education is provided to recipients of grants and other financial assistance under the ,program relating to integrating renewable energy projects on land shared with crops or livestock4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g71 7as so redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this section7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,reserve fund 7,a7 ,in general ,of the funds obligated under paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year 1 not less than #aj percent shall be deposited in a reserve fund in the ,treasury and reserved for use in accordance with this subparagraph4 7,b7 ,use of funds 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use amounts reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 to provide grants to support projects using underutilized renewable energy technologies4 7ii7 ,costs ,the amount of the grant for such a project shall not exceed #be percent of the installation or maintenance costs of the project for the year in which the grant is awarded4 7,c7 ,frequency of solicitations to fund ,the ,secretary shall carry out at least #b solicitations for applications for grants from the reserve fund in each fiscal year4 7,d7 ,reallocation ,any funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 that remain unobligated #a year after the end of the fiscal year in which made available under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be reallocated to carry out the program established under this section4 7,e7 ,definition of underutilized renewable energy technologies ,the term underutilized renewable energy technologies means renewable energy technologies for which have been expended not more than #bj percent of the average of the total amounts made available under this section for the #e fiscal years most recently ending before the date of the enactment of this paragraph4 2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,project diversity ,in approving grant or loan guarantee applications under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the extent practicable1 there is diversity in the types of projects approved for grants or loan guarantees to ensure that as wide a range as possible of technologies1 products1 and approaches are assisted4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ijjg of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7g74 #ijjh4 ,feedstock flexibility ,section #ijaj7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaj7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjca4 #ijji4 ,biomass ,crop ,assistance ,program ,section #ijaa7;f77#a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaa7;f77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ijaj4 ,carbon utilization and biogas education program ,section #ijad of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haae7 is repealed4 #ijaa4 ,study on effects of solar panel installations on covered farmland ,title ,,ix of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-haae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijad4 ,study on effects of solar panel installations on covered farmland 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall conduct a study on the effects of solar panel installations on the conversion of covered farmland out of agricultural production in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,content ,in conducting the study under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 analyze the economic effects of solar panel installations on covered farmland1 including the effects on-- 7,a7 crop yields2 7,b7 land values1 including adjacent properties2 7,c7 land access and tenure2 7,d7 local economies2 and 7,e7 food security2 7#b7 investigate impacts of solar panel installation1 operation1 and decommissioning on covered farmland1 and suggest best practices to protect-- 7,a7 soil health2 7,b7 water resources2 7,c7 wildlife2 7,d7 vegetation2 7,e7 water drainage2 and 7,f7 air quality2 7#c7 assess the impacts of shared solar energy and agricultural production on covered farmland1 including best practices to-- 7,a7 maintain or increase agricultural production2 7,b7 increase agricultural resilience2 7,c7 retain covered farmland2 7,d7 increase economic opportunities in farming and rural communities1 including new revenue streams and job creation2 7,e7 reduce nonfarmer ownership of covered farmland2 and 7,f7 enhance biodiversity2 7#d7 assess the types of agricultural land best suited and worst suited for shared solar energy and agricultural production2 7#e7 study the compatibility of different species of livestock with different solar panel system designs1 including-- 7,a7 the optimal height of and distance between solar panels for livestock grazing and shade for livestock2 7,b7 manure management considerations2 7,c7 fencing requirements2 and 7,d7 other animal-handling considerations2 7#f7 study the compatibility of different crop types with different solar panel system designs1 including-- 7,a7 the optimal height of and distance between solar panels for plant shading and farm equipment use2 and 7,b7 the impact on crop yield2 7#g7 evaluate the degree to which existing ,federal1 ,state1 or local tax incentives result in the development of covered farmland under study2 7#h7 recommend effective incentives that could shift solar panel installations toward the built environment1 brownfield sites1 and other contaminated sites2 7#i7 evaluate the effectiveness of programs administered by the ,federal ,government related to solar energy development that-- 7,a7 result in the development of contaminated lands1 the built environment1 and other preferred sites2 and 7,b7 discourage solar panel installations that would convert covered farmland out of agricultural production2 and 7#aj7 estimate the loss of agricultural production on covered farmland due to solar panel installations4 7c7 ,consultation with relevant stakeholders ,in addition to consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 while conducting the study under this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 farmers2 7#b7 ranchers2 7#c7 landowners2 7#d7 agricultural organizations2 7#e7 ,state departments of agriculture and energy2 7#f7 units of local government2 7#g7 conservation organizations2 7#h7 land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 and 7#i7 solar developers4 7d7 ,report ,within #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a written report on the findings of the study and recommendations under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered farmland ,the term covered farmland includes-- 7,a7 farmland1 as defined in section #aedj7;c77#a7 of the ,farmland ,protection ,policy ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja7;c77#a772 and 7,b7 nonindustrial private forest land1 as defined in section #bja7;a77#ah7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77#ah774 7#b7 ,brownfield site ,the term brownfield site has the meaning given that term in section #aja7ci7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja7ci774 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 4 #ijab4 ,limitation on ,,usda funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems ,title ,,ix of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-haae7 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijae4 ,limitation on ,,usda funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered farmland ,the term covered farmland includes-- 7,a7 farmland1 as defined in section #aedj7;c77#a7 of the ,farmland ,protection ,policy ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja7;c77#a772 and 7,b7 nonindustrial private forest land1 as defined in section #bja7;a77#ah7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77#ah774 7#b7 ,conversion ,the term conversion means1 with respect to covered farmland1 any activity that results in the covered farmland failing to meet the requirements of a ,state 7as defined in section #cdc of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia77 for agricultural production1 activity1 or use or timber harvest4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not provide financial assistance for a project that would result in the conversion of covered farmland for solar energy production4 7c7 ,exception ,subsection 7b7 shall not apply to a project if the project-- 7#a7 results in the conversion of less than #e acres of covered farmland2 or 7#b7 results in the conversion of less than #ej acres of covered farmland with-- 7,a7 the majority of the energy produced being for on-farm use2 and 7,b7 receipt of a resolution of approval or support1 or other similar instrument1 from each county and municipality in which the project is sited4 7d7 ,covered farmland protection 7#a7 ,farmland conservation plan required ,a person who has applied to the ,secretary for financial assistance for a project to which subsection 7c77#b7 applies shall-- 7,a7 develop a farmland conservation plan for the project to-- 7i7 implement best practices to protect future soil health and productivity1 and mitigate soil erosion1 compaction1 and other effects of solar energy production during construction1 operation1 and decommissioning2 and 7ii7 remediate and restore the soil health of the farmland to that of the farmland before the solar energy production project construction2 and 7,b7 ensure that sufficient funds1 as determined by the ,secretary1 are provided for the decommissioning of the solar energy production system and the remediation and restoration of covered farmland to carry out the farmland conservation plan described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,obligation and disbursement of funds ,the ,secretary may obligate financial assistance for a project described in paragraph 7#a71 but shall not disburse the financial assistance until the ,secretary has determined that the applicant for the financial assistance has complied with paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,farmland conservation plan implementation ,a person referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall carry out-- 7,a7 the provisions of the plan that are described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 on the receipt by the project of financial assistance from the ,secretary and for the duration of solar energy production under the project2 and 7,b7 the provisions of the plan that are described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 on the cessation of solar energy production under the project4 7#d7 ,compliance ,a person who fails to comply with paragraph 7#c7 with respect to a project shall repay to the ,secretary the full amount of the financial assistance provided by the ,secretary to the person for the project4 7e7 ,additional limitations ,the ,secretary may not provide financial assistance for a project that procures a solar energy component 7as defined in section #dex7c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 produced1 manufactured1 or assembled-- 7#a7 in a foreign country of concern 7as defined in section #ajfch7b7 of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg7b7772 or 7#b7 by-- 7,a7 an entity domiciled or controlled by such a foreign country2 or 7,b7 a foreign entity of concern 7as defined in section #ajfch7c7 of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg7c7774 4 #ijac4 ,sustainable aviation fuels strategy ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,departmentwide strategy to advance the production of sustainable aviation fuels by-- 7#a7 facilitating the collaboration between relevant ,department mission areas to encourage the advancement of the sustainable aviation fuels supply chain1 including utilization of agricultural crops grown for sustainable aviation fuels production2 7#b7 identifying opportunities to maximize sustainable aviation fuels development1 deployment1 and commercialization2 7#c7 leveraging the capabilities of ,america's farmers1 ranchers1 foresters1 and producers to capture opportunities in the sustainable aviation fuels market2 7#d7 supporting rural economic development through sustainable aviation fuels production2 and 7#e7 promoting public-private partnerships for the development1 deployment1 and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuels4 #ijad4 ,leveraging efficiency awareness for pumping systems 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,there are over #fjj1jjj pumping systems used for irrigation on agricultural land in the ,united ,states1 many of which still rely on fossil fuels4 7#b7 ,improving the efficiency of agricultural irrigation pumping systems can save up to #bb1jjj1jjj1jjj kilowatt hours of energy per year and eliminate #h1cjj1jjj metric tons of carbon emissions annually4 7#c7 ,energy savings from electrifying agricultural irrigation pumping systems can save farmers and ranchers more than #a1hjj1jjj1jjj annually in energy costs4 7#d7 ,pumping systems play a central role in the watering of livestock and the management of animal waste in every ,state4 7#e7 ,pumping systems are a critical component of the ,nation's #b1cjj1jjj1jjj aquaculture industry4 7#f7 ,improving the efficiency of pumping systems used in raising livestock and fish can significantly reduce energy use1 save producers millions of dollars annually1 and provide meaningful reductions in carbon emissions4 7#g7 ,agricultural irrigation pumping systems utilizing plastic piping can provide significant drought relief benefits1 dramatically reducing water losses from evaporation and seepage2 agriculture uses #cg percent of the ,nation's surface and ground water1 #cj percent of which is lost to seepage and evaporation4 7#h7 ,reducing the friction in piping used for agricultural irrigation and livestock watering can provide meaningful energy and cost savings2 there are potentially #b1ejj k,wh of energy savings for every #aj miles of plastic piping utilized in delivering water for crops and livestock4 7#i7 ,solar pumping systems can play an important role in protecting riparian habitat and improving water quality in streams1 rivers1 lakes1 and estuaries through providing alternative watering options for livestock4 7b7 ,information on energy-,efficient pumping systems 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with pumping system experts1 in order to educate farmers on the benefits of energy-efficient pumping systems1 shall develop and make publicly available on the website of the ,department easily accessible information on cost savings1 energy savings1 water conservation1 and carbon emissions reductions that can be realized through the use of energy-efficient pumping systems4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall include information on-- 7,a7 pumps1 pipes1 motors1 drives1 and controls that can provide energy savings and cost savings1 conserve water1 and reduce carbon emissions2 and 7,b7 ,department programs that provide farmers resources for acquiring energy-efficient pumping systems and drought management infrastructure1 including the environmental quality incentives program1 the ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program1 and the conservation stewardship program4 7c7 ,energy efficiency preassessment tool 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with pumping system experts1 in order to raise awareness of the benefits of energy-efficient pumping systems and increase participation in ,department programs that promote energy efficiency1 shall develop and make publicly available on the website of the ,department a user-friendly tool to-- 7,a7 assist farmers in making a preliminary assessment of the energy efficiency of existing pumping systems2 and 7,b7 provide an estimate of potential energy savings1 cost savings1 and carbon emissions reductions that may be realized through pumping system improvements4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,ease of use ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the tool made available under paragraph 7#a7 provides a user with projected energy savings1 projected cost savings1 and projected carbon emissions reductions through the input by the user of the following data relating to an existing pumping system3 7i7 ,pump type4 7ii7 ,flow rating and actual flow4 7iii7 ,pressure rating and actual pressure4 7iv7 ,speed rating and actual speed4 7,b7 ,considerations ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the tool made available under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in assessing the energy efficiency of a pumping system1 takes into consideration pumps1 pipes1 motors1 drives1 and controls associated with the pumping system2 and 7ii7 in projecting the energy savings1 cost savings1 and carbon emissions reductions that may be realized through pumping system improvements1 takes into consideration the cost of electricity and the profile of the existing pumping system4 7d7 ,energy auditor education 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with pumping system experts1 in order to increase the effectiveness of ,department of ,agriculture energy efficiency programs1 shall establish a process to educate persons performing energy efficiency audits for the ,department of ,agriculture on energy use and energy efficiency in pumping systems4 7#b7 ,implementation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the use of existing education and training programs focused on energy use and energy efficiency in pumping systems4 7e7 ,conservation stewardship program activities ,section #abdj;,i7#b77;,b77i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba7b77;,b77i77 is amended by inserting and energy-efficient pumping systems before 1 as determined4 7f7 ,definition of pumping system ,in this section1 the term pumping system means any pumps1 pipes1 motors1 drives1 and controls used to move water and other fluids on farms1 ranches1 and aquaculture operations4 #ijae4 ,adding waste energy recovery to the ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program ,section #ijja7ae77;,a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7ae77;,a77 is amended by striking or hydroelectric and inserting hydroelectric1 or waste energy recovery4 ,x ,horticulture1 ,marketing1 and ,regulatory ,reform ,a ,horticulture #ajjja4 ,specialty crop block grants ,section #aja of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 by striking specialty crops1 including-- and inserting specialty crops through priorities established annually by ,state program administrators in consultation with specialty crop producers and producer groups1 including--2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e71 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,plan requirements ,the ,state plan shall identify the lead agency charged with the responsibility of carrying out the plan and indicate-- 7#a7 how the grant funds will be utilized to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops2 and 7#b7 how outreach to1 and consultation with1 specialty crop producers and producer groups will be achieved4 4 #ajjjb4 ,specialty crops market news allocation ,section #ajajg7;b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb;b7b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajjjc4 ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production ,section #bbb of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting production after emerging agricultural2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by inserting controlled-environment agriculture1 including before hydroponic2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,h72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 using the resources of the ,department and of ,state1 ,tribal1 and local agencies to provide technical assistance for business incorporation1 navigating local zoning1 and managing farm tract numbers for smaller1 noncontiguous parcels to growers implementing activities described in this paragraph2 7,f7 using the resources of the ,department and of ,state1 ,tribal1 and local agencies to promote conservation techniques unique to urban agriculture and innovative production1 including techniques that address stormwater runoff and the impacted nature of urban land and the subsurface of the land2 7,g7 assisting urban and innovative producers in navigating ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local policies and regulations that impact business or operations2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 by striking the date that is #e years after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjca2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,grants and cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall award competitive grants to support the development of urban and innovative agricultural production and technical or financial assistance to producers4 7,b7 ,subgrants ,an eligible entity may use funds from a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 to provide subgrants to urban and innovative producers to support the growth of the farm or farm business of the urban and innovative producers4 7,c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a nonprofit organization2 7ii7 a unit of local government2 7iii7 a ,tribal organization2 7iv7 an agricultural cooperative or other agricultural business entity or a producer network or association2 or 7v7 a school that serves any of grades kindergarten through grade #ab4 7#b7 ,cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director may enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to support the development of urban and innovative agricultural production4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to enter into cooperative agreements under subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a nonprofit organization2 7ii7 a unit of local government2 7iii7 a ,tribal organization2 or 7iv7 an agricultural cooperative or other agricultural business entity or a producer network or association4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking pilot2 7,b7 by striking pilot each place it appears in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program for not fewer than #e years that and inserting ,the ,secretary shall continue to implement a program that2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and construct at-scale composting1 food-to-feed1 or anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy projects before the period at the end2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,,pilot2 7,,ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting ,tribal governments1 after local governments12 7,,iii7 by redesignating clauses 7vi7 through 7viii7 as clauses 7vii7 through 7ix71 respectively2 and 7,,iv7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 develop food waste-to-energy operations2 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajjjd4 ,national ,plant ,diagnostics ,network ,section #abbjc7;c77#e7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiad7;c77#e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajjje4 ,hemp production 7a7 ,state and tribal plans ,section #big;,b of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcip7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 through 7vii7 as clauses 7iii7 through 7viii71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 a procedure under which a hemp producer shall be required to designate the type of production of the hemp producer as-- 7,i7 only industrial hemp2 or 7,,ii7 hemp grown for any purpose other than industrial hemp2 2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 as redesignated by clause 7i7 of this subparagraph-- 7aa7 by inserting except as provided in subparagraph 7,b77i71 before a procedure2 and 7bb7 by striking delta-#i tetrahydrocannabinol concentration and inserting total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration 7including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking include any other practice and inserting the following3 include-- 7i7 notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a77iii71 a procedure for the use of visual inspections1 performance-based sampling methodologies1 certified seed1 or a similar procedure when developing sampling plans for any producer who elects to be designated as a producer of only industrial hemp under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i72 7ii7 notwithstanding subsection 7e77#c77;,b77i71 a procedure for eliminating the #aj-year period of ineligibility following the date of conviction for a felony related to a controlled substance for producers who elect to be designated as producers of only industrial hemp under subparagraph 7,a77ii72 and 7iii7 any other practice 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,inspection of industrial hemp producers 7,a7 ,in general ,if a ,state or ,tribal plan referred to in paragraph 7#a7 includes procedures for reducing or eliminating sampling or testing requirements under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 for a producer of industrial hemp1 the ,state or ,indian tribe shall require the producer to provide documentation that demonstrates a clear intent to produce1 and use in-field practices consistent with production of1 only industrial hemp1 such as a seed tag1 sales contract1 ,farm ,service ,agency report1 harvest technique1 or harvest inspection4 7,b7 ,testing ,if a producer fails to provide the documentation required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,state or ,indian tribe involved shall require the producer to conduct the testing described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iii71 by striking delta-#i and all that follows through percent and inserting the following3 total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration 7including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid7 of not more than #j4c percent in the plant2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#c7-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,reporting 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a ,state department of agriculture or a ,tribal ,government with respect to which a ,state or ,tribal plan is approved under subsection 7b71 such ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal ,government 7as applicable7 shall immediately report a hemp producer to the ,attorney ,general and1 as applicable1 the chief law enforcement officer of the ,state or ,indian tribe1 if the ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal ,government 7as applicable7 determines that the hemp producer has-- 7,i7 violated the ,state or ,tribal plan with a culpable mental state greater than negligence2 or 7,,ii7 violated the ,state or ,tribal plan by producing a crop that is inconsistent with the designation of only industrial hemp under subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii74 7ii7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7,i7 a violation described in subclause 7,i7 of clause 7i72 or 7,,ii7 the production of a crop inconsistent with its designation1 as described in subclause 7,,ii7 of such clause4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by amending clause 7ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 shall not apply to any person growing hemp that designates the type of production as only industrial hemp under subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii7 if-- 7,i7 the ,state or ,tribal plan approved under subsection 7b7 includes a procedure described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77ii72 or 7,,ii7 the plan established by the ,secretary under section #big;,c includes a procedure described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b77ii7 of such section4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,production inconsistent with industrial hemp designation ,any person who knowingly produces a crop that is inconsistent with the designation of only industrial hemp under subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii7 shall be ineligible to participate in the program established under this section for a period of #e years beginning on the date of the violation4 4 7b7 ,department of agriculture ,section #big;,c of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afciq7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 shall and all that follows through practice to maintain and inserting the following3 paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a practice to maintain 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and moving the margins of such subclauses 7as so redesignated7 two ems to the right2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 as clauses 7iii7 through 7vi71 respectively1 and moving the margins of such clauses 7as so redesignated7 two ems to the right2 7iv7 by inserting after clause 7i7 7as designated by clause 7i7 of this subparagraph7 the following3 7ii7 a procedure under which the ,secretary shall require a hemp producer to designate the type of production of the hemp producer as-- 7,i7 only industrial hemp2 or 7,,ii7 hemp grown for any purpose other than industrial hemp2 2 7v7 in clause 7iii7 7as redesignated by clause 7iii7 of this subparagraph7-- 7,i7 by inserting except as provided in subparagraph 7,b77i71 before a procedure2 and 7,,ii7 by striking delta-#i tetrahydrocannabinol concentration and inserting total tetrahydrocannabinol concentration 7including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid72 7vi7 in clause 7v7 7as redesignated by clause 7iii7 of this subparagraph71 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 7vii7 by striking subparagraph 7,f72 and 7viii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a77iii71 a procedure for the use of visual inspections1 performance-based sampling methodologies1 certified seed1 or a similar procedure when developing sampling plans for any producer who elects to be designated as a producer of only industrial hemp under subparagraph 7,a77ii72 7ii7 notwithstanding section #big;,b7e77#c77;,b77i71 a procedure for eliminating the #aj-year period of ineligibility following the date of conviction for a felony related to a controlled substance for producers who elect to be designated as producers of only industrial hemp under subparagraph 7,a77ii72 and 7iii7 such other practices or procedures as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 to the extent that the practice or procedure is consistent with this subtitle4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,inspections of industrial hemp producers 7,a7 ,in general ,if a plan referred to in paragraph 7#a7 includes procedures for reducing or eliminating sampling or testing requirements under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 for a producer of only industrial hemp1 the ,secretary shall require the producer to provide documentation that demonstrates a clear intent to produce1 and use in-field practices consistent with production of1 industrial hemp1 such as a seed tag1 sales contract1 ,farm ,service ,agency report1 harvest technique1 or harvest inspection4 7,b7 ,testing ,if a producer fails to provide the appropriate documentation required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall require the producer to conduct the testing described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting before clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated71 the following3 7i7 the designation of the type of production of the hemp producers under section #big;,b7a77#b77;,a77ii7 or under subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii7 of this section2 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the laboratory certificate of analysis for hemp disposed of under section #big;,b7a77#b77;,a77iv7 or subsection 7a77#b77;,a77iv7 of this section4 4 7c7 ,regulations and guidelines2 effect on other law ,section #big;,d of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcir7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,,regulations ,,and ,,guidelines and inserting ,,administration1 ,,regulations1 ,,and ,,guidelines2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,,promulgation ,,of ,,regulations ,,and ,,guidelines and inserting ,,administration1 ,,regulations1 ,,and ,,guidelines2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,laboratory accreditation ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 shall establish a process by which the ,department of ,agriculture can issue certificates of accreditation to laboratories for the purposes of testing hemp in accordance with this subtitle4 4 #ajjjf4 ,pilot program for the intra-organizational movement of genetically engineered microorganisms by certain authorized parties ,subtitle ,a of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dbj;,a4 ,pilot program for the intra-organizational movement of genetically engineered microorganisms by certain authorized parties 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered microorganism ,the term covered microorganism-- 7,a7 means a genetically engineered microorganism that is a plant pest or may pose a plant pest risk2 and 7,b7 does not include listed agents or toxins 7as defined in section #bab7l7 of the ,agricultural ,bioterrorism ,protection ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hdja7l7774 7#b7 ,covered unauthorized release ,the term covered unauthorized release means an unauthorized release of a covered microorganism1 including such a release that a responsible party suspects took place4 7#c7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the pilot program established under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,plant pest risk ,the term plant pest risk has the meaning given such term in section #cdj4c of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#e7 ,responsible party ,the term responsible party means a partnership1 corporation1 association1 joint venture1 or other legal entity that-- 7,a7 has a physical address in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 is not owned by or otherwise affiliated with the government of a country of concern 7as defined in section #ajfch of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg772 7,c7 has more than #a responsible party biocontainment facility2 7,d7 employs quality control personnel that are capable of overseeing the movement and control of covered microorganisms2 7,e7 has1 in each of the #c years preceding enrollment in the pilot program1 moved plant pests pursuant to permits granted by the ,secretary under this ,act2 7,f7 has the ability and resources to ensure compliance with the requirements under subsection 7e7 for the duration of the pilot program2 7,g7 has implemented the precautions specified in subsection 7e7 to prevent the unauthorized release of covered microorganisms2 and 7,h7 has not1 during the #e-year period preceding the date on which the relevant application is submitted under subsection 7c7-- 7i7 caused an unauthorized release of a plant pest2 7ii7 materially failed to comply with a permit granted by the ,secretary for the interstate movement of plant pests2 or 7iii7 violated any provision of this section 7including regulations promulgated thereunder74 7#f7 ,responsible party biocontainment facility ,the term responsible party biocontainment facility-- 7,a7 means a physical structure or portion thereof1 constructed and maintained in order to contain plant pests1 that is under the control of1 or operated by1 a responsible party within the contiguous ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 includes sites under the control of1 or operated by1 any parent organization1 subsidiary1 or affiliate of the responsible party4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ajj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall authorize not more than #ge responsible parties-- 7#a7 to move covered microorganisms in interstate commerce between responsible party biocontainment facilities without a permit2 and 7#b7 to maintain control over and dispose of such covered microorganisms4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall accept applications from responsible parties for enrollment in the pilot program during a #de-;day application period1 beginning on the date on which the pilot program is established under subsection 7b71 using a web-based application process established by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,contents ,an application submitted by a responsible party for enrollment in the pilot program shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the name and contact information of the responsible party and any agent of the responsible party that will be involved in the movement of a covered microorganism4 7,b7 ,the methods by which a covered microorganism will be moved and the measures taken to ensure that there is no unauthorized release of the covered microorganism4 7,c7 ,the manner in which a shipping container1 packaging material1 or any other material accompanying the covered microorganism will be disposed of to prevent the unauthorized release of a covered microorganism4 7,d7 ,a list of responsible party biocontainment facilities to which the responsible party intends to move covered microorganisms4 7,e7 ,a list of the predominant covered microorganism chassis strains that1 at the time of the application1 the responsible party intends to move4 7,f7 ,a sworn certification that the responsible party meets each criterion specified in subsection 7a77#e74 7#c7 ,supplemental applications 7,a7 ,in general ,a responsible party may submit a supplemental application to the ,secretary to update a list under subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 of paragraph 7#b7 at any time during such enrollment4 ,the ,secretary shall make a determination with respect to such supplemental application not later than #cj days after the date on which such supplemental application is submitted to the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,denials ,the ,secretary may only deny a supplemental application if the ,secretary has made the determination set forth in subsection 7d77#b77;,b74 ,a denial of a supplemental application shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the terms specified in subsection 7d77#c74 7d7 ,selection process 7#a7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 evaluate applications received under subsection 7c77#a7 in the order in which the applications are received2 and 7,b7 approve or deny all applications received during the period described in that subsection not later than #de days after the end of that period4 7#b7 ,denial ,the ,secretary shall deny an application received under subsection 7c77#a7 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary has already selected #ge responsible parties for enrollment in the pilot program2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary determines that the responsible party submitting the application does not meet each criterion specified in subsection 7a77#e74 7#c7 ,appeal 7,a7 ,in general ,a responsible party seeking to enroll in the pilot program whose application has been denied under paragraph 7#b7 may submit to the ,secretary a written appeal within-- 7i7 the #aj-;day period beginning on the date on which the responsible party receives written notification of the denial2 or 7ii7 a longer period1 if the responsible party makes a request for additional time to submit such appeal and the ,secretary grants such request4 7,b7 ,decision ,the ,secretary shall1 within a reasonably prompt period1 grant or deny an appeal under subparagraph 7,a7 in writing1 which shall include the reasons for the decision4 7e7 ,requirements ,a responsible party shall1 as a condition of enrollment in the pilot program1 agree to-- 7#a7 maintain1 move1 and dispose of covered microorganisms in a manner that prevents unauthorized release1 spread1 dispersal1 or persistence of those covered microorganisms in the environment2 7#b7 unless otherwise authorized under a permit under this ,act1 only move a covered microorganism between sites that are responsible party biocontainment facilities2 7#c7 maintain1 move1 and dispose of each covered microorganism separately from other organisms2 7#d7 ensure that each covered microorganism is maintained1 moved1 and disposed of in a manner commensurate with the plant pest risk posed by that covered microorganism2 7#e7 use1 at a minimum1 a package for movement-- 7,a7 that consists of a securely sealed inner and outer container1 each of which is an effective barrier to the escape or unauthorized dissemination of the covered microorganism2 7,b7 the inner container of which-- 7i7 contains all of the applicable covered microorganism2 and 7ii7 is cushioned and sealed in such a manner as to remain sealed during any shock1 impact1 or change in pressure2 and 7,c7 the outer container of which is rigid and strong enough to withstand typical shipping conditions 7such as dropping1 stacking1 and impact from other freight7 without opening2 7#f7 on request1 grant the ,secretary access-- 7,a7 to sample materials associated with the interstate movement of covered microorganisms under the pilot program2 7,b7 to observe and inspect the interstate movement of those covered microorganisms2 and 7,c7 to audit records of the activities of the responsible party under the pilot program2 7#g7 maintain detailed and accurate records of all activities carried out under the pilot program to demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements2 7#h7 on request1 grant the ,secretary access to each responsible party biocontainment facility for inspection in relation to a responsible party's enrollment in the pilot program2 and 7#i7 comply with any additional requirement for the containment of covered microorganisms in interstate commerce that the ,secretary may require if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that such an additional requirement is reasonable2 and 7,b7 the sole purpose of such additional requirement is to avoid a covered unauthorized release4 7f7 ,prohibition on certain preferences ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall take no action or promulgate any regulation that-- 7#a7 treats genetically engineered covered microorganisms less favorably than nongenetically engineered covered microorganisms2 or 7#b7 limits the quantity or type of covered microorganisms that may be moved under the pilot program between responsible party biocontainment facilities4 7g7 ,reporting by responsible parties ,a responsible party shall submit to the ,secretary a quarterly report that describes the activities of the responsible party under the pilot program during the period covered by the report1 including-- 7#a7 a description of each covered microorganism moved in interstate commerce1 including-- 7,a7 the #a or more countries or localities at which the covered microorganism was collected1 developed1 manufactured1 reared1 cultivated1 or cultured1 as applicable2 7,b7 the genus1 species1 and any relevant subspecies and common name information of the covered microorganism2 and 7,c7 when applicable1 a brief description of the genetic modifications made in the microorganism1 including-- 7i7 the intended phenotype that the #a or more modifications are expected to confer2 7ii7 any targeted deletions1 insertions1 or base pair substitutions2 and 7iii7 the genetic elements used in imparting the modification1 including the name1 donor organism1 and a brief description of the function2 7#b7 each method by which the covered microorganism was moved in interstate commerce2 7#c7 the quantity of the covered microorganism moved in interstate commerce2 and 7#d7 the specific responsible party biocontainment facilities between which the covered microorganism was moved in interstate commerce4 7h7 ,unauthorized release ,in the case of a covered unauthorized release1 a responsible party shall-- 7#a7 contact the applicable office within the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service within #dh hours of discovery of the covered unauthorized release2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,secretary a statement of facts pertaining to such release1 in writing1 not later than #e business days after the date of that discovery4 7i7 ,disenrollment from pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall terminate the enrollment of a responsible party in the pilot program if the ,secretary has a sound factual basis to determine that-- 7,a7 the responsible party no longer meets the eligibility criteria of a responsible party described in subsection 7a77#e72 7,b7 the responsible party has materially failed to comply with the requirements under subsection 7e72 or 7,c7 as a result of a failure by a responsible party under subparagraph 7,b71 the responsible party caused a covered unauthorized release during the pilot program4 7#b7 ,disenrollment decision ,if the ,secretary terminates the enrollment of a responsible party under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit that decision in writing to the responsible party4 7#c7 ,appeal ,the appeal process described in subsection 7d77#c7 shall apply in the case of a responsible party that seeks to appeal a termination of enrollment under paragraph 7#a74 7j7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date on which the ,secretary completes the application selection process under subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7k7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the date of termination of the pilot program described in subsection 7j71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7#a7 the activities carried out under the pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 the quantities and identities of covered microorganisms that were moved2 and 7,b7 a description of any unauthorized release of covered microorganisms that were moved1 including a description of the cause and consequence of any unauthorized release2 and 7#b7 recommendations on-- 7,a7 whether the pilot program should become a permanent program2 and 7,b7 whether1 as a permanent program1 changes should be made to the criteria for a responsible party under subsection 7a77#e7 or to the requirements under subsection 7e74 4 ,b ,marketing #ajaja4 ,marketing orders ,section #h;e7a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;e-#a7;a771 reenacted with amendments by the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting mandarin oranges1 after oranges12 7#b7 by inserting almonds1 after onions12 and 7#c7 by striking 1 other than dates for processing1 each place it appears4 #ajajb4 ,local agriculture market program ,section #baj;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,food hub ,the term food hub means a business or organization that actively manages the aggregation1 distribution1 and marketing of source-identified food products to multiple buyers from multiple producers1 who are primarily local and regional producers1 to strengthen the ability of such producers to satisfy local and regional wholesale1 retail1 and institutional demands4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by inserting 1 regional food chain coordination1 after collaboration2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#d71 by striking stakeholders and inserting stakeholders before and after providing grants under the program2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking or2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,j77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by inserting at the end the following3 7,k7 to support the purchase of special purpose equipment4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7vii7 and 7viii7 as clauses 7viii7 and 7ix71 respectively2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 a food hub2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking applications that and inserting applications1 outreach1 and technical assistance that would2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking or at the end2 7,,iii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7,,iv7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 provide greater geographic balance relative to the benefits of the ,program2 or 2 and 7,v7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking are used and inserting be used2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,simplified applications 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a simplified application form for eligible entities described in subparagraph 7,b7 that-- 7,i7 request less than #ajj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 choose from the project categories described in clause 7ii71 which shall include a specific1 limited set of key activities with predefined requirements established by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,project categories ,the ,secretary shall establish a simplified application form for the following project categories but may include additional project categories as necessary3 7,i7 ,direct-to-consumer projects ,in the case of a direct-to-consumer project1 an application form described in clause 7i7 may be available for the following categories of projects3 7aa7 ,an outreach and promotion project4 7bb7 ,a project to provide funding for farmers market manager staff time4 7cc7 ,a project to provide vendor training4 7dd7 ,a planning and design project4 7ee7 ,a data collection and evaluation project4 7,,ii7 ,local and regional food markets and enterprise projects ,in the case of a local and regional food market and enterprise project1 an application form described in clause 7i7 may be available for the following categories of projects3 7aa7 ,a food hub feasibility study project4 7bb7 ,a project to provide funding for regional food chain coordination staff time4 7cc7 ,a project to provide technical assistance4 7dd7 ,a data collection and evaluation project4 7ee7 ,a project to support the purchase of special purpose equipment4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 #bjbf through #bjca to support partnerships-- 7i7 to plan a local or regional food system2 7ii7 to implement a local or regional food system plan2 7iii7 to develop and implement a regional food chain coordination project2 and 7iv7 to develop and implement a regional outreach1 technical assistance1 and evaluation project4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7d72 or and inserting subsection 7d77#e722 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 are eligible to submit an application in accordance with subsection 7d77#f77;,d72 or 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7i77#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,of the funds and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,of the funds 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,simplified applications ,of the funds made available for grants under subsection 7d77#f7 for a fiscal year1 not less than #aj percent1 and not more than #ej percent1 shall be used to provide grants to eligible entities that submit an application in accordance with subsection 7d77#f77;,d74 4 #ajajc4 ,acer access and development program ,section #abcjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,consultations 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning with the first request for applications under this section that occurs at least #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 not later than #f months before such a request for applications1 the ,secretary shall solicit input from maple syrup industry stakeholders with respect to the research and education priorities of the maple syrup industry4 7#b7 ,consideration ,the ,secretary shall consider the information provided through the consultation required under paragraph 7#a7 when making grants under this section4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajajd4 ,organic production and market data initiative ,section #gdjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 collect and publish cost-of-production data for organic milk1 through support from regional and national programs1 including regularly reported data related to-- 7,a7 the costs of major organic feedstuffs1 including-- 7i7 the prices for major organic feedstuffs produced domestically2 7ii7 the prices for imported major organic feedstuffs2 and 7iii7 all other costs relating to the production of organic milk2 7,b7 the establishment of an ,organic ,all ,milk ,prices ,survey1 which shall be analogous to the existing ,all ,milk ,prices ,survey conducted by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 to gather and report monthly data about the amounts organic dairy farmers are being paid for organic milk and prices received for organic dairy cows1 including-- 7i7 national data2 and 7ii7 data relating to1 at a minimum1 the #f regions with the greatest quantity of organic dairy production2 and 7,c7 periodic organic milk reporting under which the ,secretary1 using data collected by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 the ,economic ,research ,service1 or the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 publishes new periodic reports that include1 or add to existing periodic reports relating to1 data for organic milk1 which shall be equivalent to data reported for conventionally produced milk4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajaje4 ,organic certification 7a7 ,reports ,section #babb7;d77#a7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7;d77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,organic technical assistance ,the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after section #babb;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba;a7 the following3 #babb;,b4 ,organic technical assistance 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this title1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 outreach1 and education to support organic production through existing programs implemented by a covered agency4 7b7 ,covered agency ,for the purposes of this section1 the term covered agency means-- 7#a7 the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service2 7#b7 the ,agricultural ,research ,service2 7#c7 the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture2 7#d7 the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7#e7 the ,risk ,management ,agency2 7#f7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7#g7 the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service2 7#h7 the ,food and ,nutrition ,service2 and 7#i7 other agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,funding ,section #babc7;b77#f7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7;b77#f77 is amended by striking for fiscal year #bjbc and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjca4 #ajajf4 ,report on procurement ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that examines-- 7#a7 the process by which domestic commodities or products 7as defined in section #bbj4af of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation77 are procured by the ,secretary1 including the solicitation process used to procure such commodities or products2 7#b7 barriers to entry into such procurement process that are for nontraditional1 culturally relevant1 or local and regional commodities or products2 7#c7 the diet quality and accessibility of commodities or products that are so procured2 and 7#d7 the ,secretary's recommendations for administrative1 regulatory1 and legislative changes to improve such procurement process4 #ajajg4 ,definitions of risk to organic integrity and oversight protocols ,section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bj7 through 7#bb7 as paragraphs 7#bb7 through 7#bd71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#af7 through 7#ai7 as paragraphs 7#ag7 through 7#bj71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ae7 the following3 7#af7 ,oversight protocols ,the term oversight protocols means the regulations1 policies1 and procedures issued by the ,secretary under the authorities provided in sections #bajd1 #bajg1 #baad1 #baae1 #baaf1 and #babj4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bj71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#ba7 ,risk to organic integrity ,the term risk to organic integrity means the likelihood that a product marketed as organically produced is1 or contains1 an agricultural product that was not produced using a system of organic farming in compliance with this title1 not processed in compliance with this title1 or both4 4 #ajajh4 ,modernization of inspection requirements ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #bajg7;a7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 provide for annual inspections by the certifying agent of each farm and handling operation that has been certified under this title1 which inspections shall be-- 7,a7 in the case of a farm or handling operation site located outside of the ,united ,states1 conducted on-site2 7,b7 in the case of a farm or handling operation site located in the ,united ,states1 conducted on-site once every three years with intervening annual inspections being conducted on-site or virtually based on the farm's or handling operation's risk to organic integrity1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 in the case of a handling operation that acquires but does not physically receive1 process1 package1 or store organic products1 conducted through inspection methods1 including virtual methods1 that provide sufficient assurance of compliance1 as determined by the ,secretary2 4 #ajaji4 ,study and reform of ,national ,organic ,program oversight protocols ,the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq471 as amended by section #ajaje1 is further amended by inserting after section #babb;,b 7as added by such section #ajaje7 the following3 #babb;,c4 ,study and reform of ,national ,organic ,program oversight protocols 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall conduct a comprehensive study for the purpose of determining whether the establishment of oversight protocols based on risk to organic integrity and the implementation of related reforms are necessary and appropriate4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall examine the feasibility1 opportunities1 and implications of implementing oversight protocols that-- 7,a7 are based on risk to organic integrity2 7,b7 include differential treatment of non-compliance that increases the risk to organic integrity versus non-compliance that does not2 7,c7 adopt standardized organic plans under section #baad aligned with the risk to organic integrity2 7,d7 include a multi-tiered approach to certification aligned with the risk to organic integrity and the scale of the organic operation2 and 7,e7 provide increased guidance and interpretations of standards and criteria established under this title given by the ,national ,organic ,program to certifying agents and to certified organic farms and handling operations4 7#b7 ,consideration of relevant factors ,in administering paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to certified organic farms1 certified organic handling operations1 and certifying agents1 take into account-- 7,a7 the scope of certification or accreditation of each entity2 7,b7 the scale and complexity of each entity2 7,c7 the domestic or international location of each entity2 7,d7 the history of compliance of each entity2 and 7,e7 other relevant factors4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 and make publicly available on the websites of the ,department of ,agriculture1 a report describing the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,national ,organic ,standards ,board2 7#b7 certifying agents2 7#c7 certified organic farms and handling operations2 7#d7 organic consumers2 and 7#e7 other relevant organic stakeholders4 7e7 ,authority to establish additional terms and conditions 7#a7 ,issuance of regulations ,based on the findings described in the report under subsection 7c71 and after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,secretary may issue regulations to establish or modify oversight protocols under this title that the ,secretary determines are necessary and appropriate1 provided such regulations maintain strong organic integrity1 support a resilient domestic organic sector1 and are consistent with the requirements of this title4 7#b7 ,reducing oversight costs2 prioritization ,in issuing the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may seek to-- 7,a7 reduce oversight costs and administrative burdens for certified organic farms1 certified organic handling operations1 and certifying agents that present a lower risk to organic integrity2 or 7,b7 prioritize oversight resources for activities that present a higher risk to organic integrity4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ,secretary's authority to enforce compliance with this title to protect organic integrity4 4 ,c ,regulatory ,reform ,i ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act #ajbja4 ,exclusion of certain substances 7a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7v7 to read as follows3 7v7 ,plant regulator 7#a7 ,in general ,the term plant regulator means any substance or mixture of substances intended1 through physiological action1 for accelerating or retarding the rate of growth or rate of maturation1 or for otherwise altering the behavior of plants or the produce thereof4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,such term shall not include-- 7,a7 substances to the extent that they are-- 7i7 intended to be produced and used within a plant2 or 7ii7 intended as plant nutrients1 trace elements1 nutritional chemicals1 plant inoculants1 soil amendments1 or vitamin hormone products2 or 7,b7 plant biostimulants that-- 7i7 have a low-risk profile in relation to humans and other organisms1 as determined by the ,agency2 and 7ii7 are of biological origin or include chemical compounds that are synthetically derived1 but structurally-similar and functionally identical to1 substances of biological origin4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7hh7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking substances4 and inserting substances2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking volatilization urease and inserting volatilization1 or urease2 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 a plant biostimulant2 or 7#e7 a nutritional chemical4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7pp7 ,plant biostimulant ,the term plant biostimulant means any substance or mixture of substances that1 when applied to seeds1 plants1 the rhizosphere1 or soil or other growth media1 acts to support a plant's natural nutrition processes independently of the nutrient content of that substance or mixture of substances1 and that thereby improves-- 7#a7 nutrient availability1 uptake1 or use efficiency2 7#b7 tolerance to abiotic stress2 or 7#c7 consequent growth1 development1 quality1 or yield4 7qq7 ,nutritional chemical ,the term nutritional chemical means any substance or mixture of substances that interacts with plant nutrients in a manner that improves nutrient availability or aids the plant in acquiring or utilizing plant nutrients4 7rr7 ,vitamin hormone product ,the term vitamin hormone product means a product that-- 7#a7 consists of a mixture of plant hormones1 plant nutrients1 plant inoculants1 soil amendments1 trace elements1 nutritional chemicals1 plant biostimulants1 or vitamins that is intended for the improvement1 maintenance1 survival1 health1 and propagation of plants2 7#b7 is nontoxic and nonpoisonous in the undiluted packaged concentrations of the product2 and 7#c7 is not intended for use on food crop sites and is labeled accordingly4 7ss7 ,plant-incorporated protectant 7#a7 ,in general ,the term plant-incorporated protectant means a pesticide that is-- 7,a7 intended for preventing1 destroying1 repelling1 or mitigating a pest2 and 7,b7 a substance or mixture of substances intended to be produced and used within a living plant1 or in the produce thereof1 and the genetic material necessary for its production4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,such term includes any inert ingredient 7as defined in section #agd4c of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation774 4 7b7 ,exemption from regulation ,section #be7;b7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfw7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,exemption of pesticides 7#a7 ,exemption by rule ,the ,administrator may exempt from the requirements of this ,act by regulation any pesticide which the ,administrator determines either-- 7,a7 to be adequately regulated by another ,federal agency2 or 7,b7 to be of a character which is unnecessary to be subject to this ,act in order to carry out the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,exemption for certain plant-incorporated protectants 7,a7 ,exemption 7i7 ,in general ,upon the issuance of guidance as described in subparagraph 7,b71 plant-incorporated protectants resulting from endogenous genetic material found within or that could arise from the plant's gene pool are exempt from the requirements of this ,act4 7ii7 ,exception ,a specific plant-incorporated protectant arising from endogenous genetic material found within or that could arise from the plant's gene pool shall not be exempt from the requirements of this ,act if the ,administrator determines that such plant-incorporated protectant is of a character which is necessary to be subject to this ,act in order to carry out the purposes of this ,act4 7,b7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,administrator shall issue guidance for the implementation of subparagraph 7,a74 ,the ,administrator may update such guidance1 as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,order 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,administrator makes a determination described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 with respect to a plant-incorporated protectant1 the ,administrator shall issue an order explaining the basis for such determination1 which may be issued directly to any person who owns1 controls1 or has custody of such plant-incorporated protectant or published in the ,federal ,register4 7ii7 ,effect of order ,after receipt or publication of an order described in clause 7i71 the plant-incorporated protectant described in the order will no longer be exempt from the requirements of this ,act4 7,d7 ,tolerance exemption ,the residue of a plant-incorporated protectant that is exempt under subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall be exempt from the requirement for a tolerance under section #djh of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdf;a7 unless1 and until such time as1 the ,administrator issues or publishes an order under subparagraph 7,c77i74 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ag7;c7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfo7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7as defined in section #agd4c of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation772 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 that plant-incorporated protectant is exempt under section #be7;b77#b7 or part #agd of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking 7as defined in section #agd4c of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation774 #ajbjb4 ,coordination ,section #c of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,risk mitigation measures ,if any risk mitigation measures are required for any pesticide registered under this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 develop such measures in coordination with the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 conduct1 and publish in the docket1 with the corresponding action1 an economic analysis determining the cost of implementation of such measures4 7#b7 ,data and information 7,a7 ,coordination of data and information ,with regard to the registration or registration review of a pesticide under this ,act and for making a determination under section #djh of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdf;a7 with respect to any action that impacts the sale1 distribution1 or use of a pesticide1 the ,administrator shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy1 so that the ,administrator has for the ,administrator's use and consideration for such processes-- 7i7 agronomic use data from-- 7,i7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,,ii7 industry2 and 7ii7 any information relating to the availability and economic viability of alternatives to such pesticide4 7,b7 ,data and information ,when issuing any decision resulting from the processes referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall publish-- 7i7 a description of the use by the ,administrator of any data or information provided by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 the determination of the ,administrator on whether to use such data or information1 including1 as applicable1 the reasons that the data or information was not used4 7#c7 ,reasonable and prudent actions and measures ,for implementation of reasonable and prudent actions and measures with respect to the use of a pesticide registered under this ,act1 the ,administrator shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce-- 7,a7 to review the development of any such actions and measures that are a result of consultations relating to actions under this ,act2 7,b7 to fully consider the risks and benefits of any such actions and measures in a manner consistent with practices established to evaluate the risks and benefits of a pesticide registered under this ,act2 and 7,c7 to provide feedback to the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,commerce on decisions relating to any such actions and measures that may affect end users of a pesticide registered under this ,act4 7#d7 ,waiver ,the coordination requirements imposed by this subsection may be waived or modified for a specific action to the extent agreed upon by the ,administrator1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the registrant so long as such agreement is published by the ,administrator in the docket for the corresponding action4 4 #ajbjc4 ,interagency working group ,section #c7;c77#aa7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7c77#aa77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,administrator shall and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,participation ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall include the ,director of the ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy in all meetings of the interagency working group4 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv7-- 7i7 by striking every #ahj days thereafter and inserting each year thereafter2 and 7ii7 by striking during the #e-year period beginning on that date2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,availability ,all reports required under this subparagraph shall be published on the website of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 2 and 7#c7 by amending subparagraph 7,e7 to read as follows3 7,e7 ,consultation 7i7 ,working group with private sector ,in carrying out the duties under this paragraph1 the working group shall1 as appropriate-- 7,i7 consult1 including through public meetings1 with representatives of interested industry stakeholders and nongovernmental organizations not less than once every year2 and 7,,ii7 take into consideration factors1 such as actual and potential differences in interest between1 and the views of1 those stakeholders and organizations4 7ii7 ,administrator with working group ,before the ,administrator implements any policy1 strategy1 workplan1 or pilot program regarding the application of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 to the processes for the registration or registration review of a pesticide under this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,i7 consult with the covered agencies on the policy1 strategy1 workplan1 or pilot program and take into consideration input received2 and 7,,ii7 publish the input received from the covered agencies in the docket with the corresponding policy1 strategy1 workplan1 or pilot program4 4 #ajbjd4 ,registration review 7a7 ,extension of deadline ,section #c7;g77#a77;,a77iii7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7g77#a77;,a77iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking the registration review of and inserting the interim registration review decision of2 and 7#b7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,interim ,registration ,review ,decision ,requirements ,section #c7;g77#a77;,a7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7g77#a77;,a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 ,interim ,registration ,review ,decision ,requirements 7,i7 ,requirements ,any covered interim registration review decision shall include1 where applicable1 measures to reduce the effects of the applicable pesticide on-- 7aa7 species listed under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7bb7 any designated critical habitat4 7,,ii7 ,consultation ,in developing measures described in subclause 7,i71 the ,administrator shall take into account the input received from the ,secretary of ,agriculture and other members of the interagency working group established under subsection 7c77#aa74 7,,iii7 ,covered interim registration review decision ,in this subsection1 the term covered interim registration review decision means an interim registration review decision-- 7aa7 that is associated with an initial registration review described in clause 7iii72 7bb7 that is noticed in the ,federal ,register during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this clause and ending on ,october #a1 #bjca2 and 7cc7 for which the ,administrator has not1 as of the date on which the decision is noticed in the ,federal ,register1 made effects determinations or completed any necessary consultation under section #g7;a77#b7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b774 4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #gaa of the ,pesticide ,registration ,improvement ,act of #bjbb 7title ,,vi of division ,,hh of ,public ,law #aag-cbh7 is repealed4 #ajbje4 ,uniformity of pesticide labeling requirements 7a7 ,in general ,section #bd7;b7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfv7b77 shall be applied to require uniformity in pesticide labeling nationally1 and to prohibit any ,state1 instrumentality1 or political subdivision thereof1 or a court from directly or indirectly imposing or continuing in effect any requirements for1 or penalize or hold liable1 any entity for failing to comply with requirements that would require labeling or packaging that is in addition to or different from the labeling or packaging approved by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 under such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf et seq471 including any requirements relating to warnings on such labeling or packaging1 provided that the entity is not in material violation of subparagraph 7,m71 7,q71 or 7,r7 of section #ab7;a77#b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;j7a77#b771 for which the entity has been penalized pursuant to section #ad of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfl74 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or diminish the authority of ,states under subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #bd of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfv74 #ajbjf4 ,authority of ,states ,section #bd of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfv7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting ,,and ,,localities after ,,states2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,local regulation ,a political subdivision of a ,state shall not impose1 or continue in effect1 any requirement relating to the sale1 distribution1 labeling1 application1 or use of any pesticide or device that is subject to regulation-- 7#a7 by a ,state pursuant to this section2 or 7#b7 by the ,administrator under this ,act4 4 #ajbjg4 ,lawful use of authorized pesticides ,section #c7;f7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7f77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,lawful use of registered pesticides ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the use1 application1 or discharge of a registered pesticide consistent with its labeling approved under this ,act shall be permitted and considered lawful1 without further permitting or approval requirements4 4 ,,ii ,other ,regulatory ,reform ,provisions #ajbaa4 ,multiple crop and pesticide use survey ,section #ajaji7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dijf7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,administration 7#a7 ,submission ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and make publicly available1 the survey described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,commercial data ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy1 shall obtain commercial data on pesticide use to inform the conduct of1 and enhance the results of1 the survey described in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,rulemaking procedure ,the administration of this section shall be made without regard to chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 4 #ajbab4 ,safe harbor for certain discharges of wildland fire chemicals 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 no court may enjoin under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 a covered entity from conducting an aerial application of a covered fire retardant and water enhancer for wildfire suppression1 control1 or prevention activities that results in a discharge1 if such aerial application is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the ,federal ,facility ,compliance ,agreement between the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service1 as agreed to on ,february #af1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,period of application ,subsection 7a7 shall apply to any aerial application described in such subsection that is conducted before the effective date of a permit issued by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency or a ,state1 as applicable1 under section #djb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7 that authorizes the discharge1 from such aerial application1 of a covered fire retardant and water enhancer for wildfire suppression1 control1 or prevention activities4 7c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the authority of any court under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act with respect to any discharge resulting from an aerial application not conducted in accordance with the requirements described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 any ,federal agency1 agency of a ,state or political subdivision thereof1 or ,tribal agency authorized by law to conduct an aerial application of fire retardants and water enhancers for wildfire suppression1 control1 or prevention activities2 and 7,b7 any contractor1 subcontractor1 or other agent of an agency described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,covered fire retardant and water enhancer ,the term covered fire retardant and water enhancer means a fire retardant and water enhancer that-- 7,a7 has been evaluated1 qualified1 and approved by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 appears on the most current ,forest ,service ,qualified ,products ,list4 7#c7 ,discharge2 state ,the terms discharge and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 7e7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this section4 #ajbac4 ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bbj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibj7 the following3 #bbj;,a4 ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department an ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy to provide for the effective coordination of policies and activities within the ,department of ,agriculture related to biotechnology1 biomanufacturing1 synthetic biology1 and related emerging technologies1 while taking into account the effects of regulatory actions of other government agencies4 7b7 ,director ,the ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy shall be under the direction of a ,director appointed by the ,secretary1 who shall report directly to the ,secretary or a designee of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,director of the ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy shall-- 7#a7 develop and coordinate ,department policy on biotechnology and related topics2 7#b7 coordinate activities and services of the ,department on biotechnology and related topics1 including-- 7,a7 research and development2 7,b7 extension and education2 7,c7 communication2 7,d7 regulation and labeling2 and 7,e7 commercialization1 use1 and trade2 7#c7 assist other offices and agencies of the ,department in fulfilling their responsibilities related to biotechnology under applicable ,federal law2 and 7#d7 perform such other functions as may be required under ,federal law or prescribed by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,interagency coordination ,in carrying out the duties under subsection 7c71 the ,director of the ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy shall provide leadership to ensure coordination of interagency activities with the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and other ,federal and ,state agencies4 7e7 ,outreach ,the ,director of the ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy shall consult with biotechnology developers1 academics1 agricultural producers1 and other entities that may be affected by biotechnology-related activities or actions of the ,department or other ,federal and ,state agencies as necessary in carrying out the ,office's responsibilities under this section4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 ,,xi ,crop ,insurance #aajja4 ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,section #eje of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 ,the ,chairperson of the ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee established by subsection 7f74 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,h71 as so redesignated1 by striking specialty crop and inserting livestock2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g7 of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h7 of paragraph 7#b7 and the members of the ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee described in subsection 7f77#b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,specialty crop advisory committee 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee 7in this subsection referred to as the ,committee72 and 7,b7 appoint to the ,committee in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 the initial members that will assist the ,corporation in the research1 creation1 and improvement of policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops4 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,committee shall be an individual with experience in crop insurance and the unique nature of the specialty crop industry4 7,b7 ,members ,the ,committee shall consist of-- 7i7 individuals with an understanding of the production methods1 markets1 and risks 7including losses due to weather1 trade damages1 and supply chain disruptions7 unique to specialty crop production2 7ii7 not less than #e producers and not more than #aj total members2 and 7iii7 not less than #a producer from each of the ,west1 ,midwest1 ,south1 and ,northeast regions of the ,united ,states 7as identified by the ,bureau of the ,census74 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,committee established by this subsection shall-- 7,a7 advise the ,manager of the ,corporation on issues relating to specialty crop insurance policies2 7,b7 provide input1 through the ,chairperson of the ,committee1 to the ,board on decisions relating to specialty crop insurance policies2 7,c7 review available educational programs and make recommendations to the ,manager of the ,corporation on how to enhance the effectiveness of such programs for specialty crop producers2 7,d7 provide recommendations to the ,manager of the ,corporation regarding the presentation of policies to the ,board required by section #ejh7;a77#f72 7,e7 advise the ,manager of the ,corporation on entering into partnerships to carry out subsections 7d7 and 7e77#b77;,b7 of section #ebb2 and 7,f7 meet not less than #b times each year to carry out these duties4 4 7b7 ,specialty crops coordinator ,section #ejg7;g77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7;g77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator shall have primary responsibility for addressing the needs of specialty crop producers1 and for providing information and advice1 in connection with the activities of the ,corporation to improve and expand the insurance program for specialty crops4 7,b7 ,other duties ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator shall-- 7i7 act as the liaison of the ,corporation with representatives of specialty crop producers and the ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee2 and 7ii7 assist the ,corporation with the knowledge1 expertise1 and familiarity of the producers with risk management and production issues pertaining to specialty crops4 4 7c7 ,annual review of new and specialty crops ,section #ejh7;a77#f77;,a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#f77;,a77 is amended by inserting 7in consultation with the ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee7 after ,corporation4 #aajjb4 ,identification of holders of substantial interests ,section #ejf7m7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,identification of holders of substantial interests 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,manager of the ,corporation may require each policyholder to provide to the ,manager1 at such times and in such manner as prescribed by the ,manager1 the name of each individual or other entity that acquires or holds a substantial beneficial interest in such policyholder4 7,b7 ,extension available 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a policyholder that does not provide the information required pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,manager at the time prescribed by the ,manager1 the ,manager shall allow such policyholder to provide to the ,manager such information at any time during the applicable crop year4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 shall not apply to a policyholder that an approved insurance provider determines-- 7,i7 would receive disproportionate benefits under a crop insurance program as a result of failing to provide the information required pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,manager at the time prescribed by the ,manager2 or 7,,ii7 failed to provide such information to avoid an obligation or requirement under any ,state or ,federal law4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #e percent and inserting #aj percent4 #aajjc4 ,actuarial soundness of certain new products ,section #ejf7n7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7n77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,actuarial soundness of certain new products ,the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 review each policy or product developed under section #ejh7;h7 periodically for actuarial soundness2 and 7,b7 take such actions1 in consultation with persons described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of such section1 as are necessary to improve the actuarial soundness of such policies and products4 4 #aajjd4 ,coverage of revenue losses ,section #ejh7;a77#a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#a77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by inserting or a decline in the market price of the insured commodity1 so long as such decline was not directly caused by the producer 7as determined by the ,secretary7 before the period at the end4 #aajje4 ,limitation on farm program participation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ejh7;c77#d77;,c77iv7 in the heading1 by striking crops and2 and 7#b7 in section #ejh;,b7f71 by striking ,effective beginning with the #bjai crop year and inserting ,effective for the #bjai through #bjbe crop years4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aaae of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,limitation ,beginning with the #bjbf crop year1 in the case of a farm for which a producer obtains coverage under the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan for upland cotton under section #ejh;,b of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;b7 for a crop year1 such farm shall not be eligible to receive payments for seed cotton for such crop year under-- 7#a7 price loss coverage under section #aaaf2 or 7#b7 agriculture risk coverage under section #aaag4 4 #aajjf4 ,limitation on interest accrual ,section #ejh7;d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;d77 is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,limitation on interest accrual ,effective beginning with the #bjbf reinsurance year1 in the case of a producer that is delinquent in paying a premium or administrative fee1 an approved insurance provider may charge such producer with respect to such delinquency an amount less than or equal to #a percent of the simple interest of the amount for which such producer is delinquent1 for each month 7not to exceed #fj consecutive months7 the producer is so delinquent4 4 #aajjg4 ,crop insurance support for beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers 7a7 ,definition of veteran farmer or rancher ,section #ejb7;b77#ad77;,b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77#ad77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #e years and inserting #aj years2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #e-year and inserting #aj-year4 7b7 ,increase in assistance ,section #ejh7;e77#i7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77 is amended by inserting or veteran farmer or rancher after beginning farmer or rancher each place it appears4 #aajjh4 ,marketability ,section #ejh7;h77#d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;h77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by amending clause 7iii7 to read as follows3 7iii7 ,application 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 this subparagraph shall apply with respect to a proposal only during the period preceding any approval of the proposal by the ,board4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,an approved insurance provider that submits a letter of support for a concept proposal1 a policy1 or plan of insurance shall-- 7aa7 not be considered the public for purposes of clause 7ii72 7bb7 have access to data and other product development information submitted to the ,board during its review under this subsection2 and 7cc7 be subject to the confidentiality requirements as applicable to the ,board pursuant to clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,marketability deadline ,any new policy1 plan of insurance1 or other material approved by the ,board under this subsection during a reinsurance year and after the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement closing date of ,july #a shall not be implemented for such reinsurance year unless at least #ij days prior to the sales closing date for such policy1 plan of insurance1 or other material1 the ,board makes available to the approved insurance providers all necessary1 as determined by the ,board1 handbooks1 training materials1 and other resources associated with such policy1 plan of insurance1 or other material4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,marketability determination 7i7 ,submission to the board ,prior to the approval of a product1 any approved insurance provider that submitted a letter of support for the product shall provide information and analysis to the ,board on the marketability of such product4 7ii7 ,deemed marketable ,in reviewing a policy1 plan of insurance1 or other material submitted to the ,board under this subsection1 such product shall be deemed marketable in accordance with paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,i7 if at least one approved insurance provider1 in its submission pursuant to clause 7i71 expresses support for such policy1 plan1 or material4 7iii7 ,evaluation by the board ,in evaluating whether a product is marketable in accordance with paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,i71 the ,board shall take into consideration any information and analysis submitted pursuant to clause 7ii74 7iv7 ,,aip participation ,the ,board shall not require the submission of a letter of support from an approved insurance provider in order to review and approve any policy1 plan of insurance1 or other material submitted pursuant to this subsection4 4 #aajji4 ,reimbursement rates for administrative and operating costs ,section #ejh7k77#d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking not exceed2 7,b7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by inserting not exceed before for the2 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,c7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by striking and subsequent and inserting through #bjbf2 7ii7 by inserting not exceed before for each2 and 7iii7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 for each of the #bjbg and subsequent reinsurance years1 be determined in accordance with subparagraph 7,f74 2 and 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,f7 to read as follows3 7,f7 ,reimbursement rates for reinsurance year #bjbg and subsequent reinsurance years ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,e71 for each of the #bjbg and subsequent reinsurance years1 the rate established by the ,board to reimburse approved insurance providers and agents for the administrative and operating costs of the providers and agents with respect to each policy made available under this ,act shall be equal to the rate applicable to the policy in effect for the #bjbf reinsurance year4 4 #aajaj4 ,quality loss adjustment coverage ,section #ejh7m77#c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7m77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,periodic review ,beginning in calendar year #bjbg and once every #e years thereafter1 the ,corporation shall contract with a qualified person to conduct a review1 which shall be completed within #a year of initiation1 of the quality loss adjustment procedures of the ,corporation4 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,effective beginning not later than the #bjjd reinsurance year1 based on the review1 the ,corporation and inserting ,based on each review conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,stakeholder engagement ,each review under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include engagement from regionally diverse industry stakeholders for each agricultural commodity for which a quality loss adjustment is offered4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,report ,on the completion of each review under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7i7 the findings from that review2 7ii7 the changes to the quality loss adjustment procedures2 7iii7 the stakeholder engagement for that review conducted pursuant to subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iv7 plans for establishing specific quality loss adjustment procedures for unique regions1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #aajaa4 ,pilot program to review effectiveness of coverage penalty ,the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 is further amended by inserting after section #ejh;,d the following3 #ejh;,e4 ,pilot program to review effectiveness of coverage penalty 7a7 ,in general ,effective beginning with the #bjbg crop year1 the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,corporation shall establish a pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of the reduction in benefits applied to corn and other crops1 as determined by the ,corporation1 planted during the late planting period 7as defined in section #deg4h of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulation774 7b7 ,location and duration of pilot ,the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be conducted in not less than #aj counties located within or adjacent to the ,north ,plains ,groundwater ,conservation ,district or the ,panhandle ,groundwater ,conservation ,district in the ,state of ,texas2 and 7#b7 operate for a period of not less than #d crop years4 7c7 ,evaluation ,in carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,corporation shall-- 7#a7 suspend any reduction to the insurance guarantee applied to an insurance policy for a crop that is planted during the late planting period2 7#b7 gather and analyze data to determine if the number of days beyond the final plant date in which a crop was planted during the late planting period correlates with a decrease in crop yields2 and 7#c7 determine if planting a crop after the final plant date results in reduced usage of irrigation from the ,ogallala ,aquifer4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the last day of crop year #bjca1 the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,forestry1 and ,nutrition of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of the results of the pilot program established under subsection 7a72 7#b7 an analysis of the correlation between planting date and final yields2 and 7#c7 any changes to existing policies that the ,corporation intends to make as a result of the information obtained during the pilot program4 7e7 ,partnerships ,of the amounts made available in section #ebb7;e77#b77;,a77ii71 the ,corporation may use not more than #bjj1jjj to enter into a partnership or cooperative agreement with a nonprofit organization1 ,state agency1 or public university that is familiar with agricultural production in the region described in subsection 7b77#a7 to conduct the research and evaluation required under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7c74 4 #aajab4 ,whole farm improvements ,section #ebb7;c77#g77;,e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77#g77;,e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,additional review ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this clause and annually thereafter1 the ,corporation shall-- 7,i7 review any limitations on insurable revenue 7including the overall limitation and limitations specific to animals1 animal products1 greenhouse and nursery1 and aquaculture7 to ensure such limitations are adequate to cover the financial risks associated with the production of high-value agricultural products2 and 7,,ii7 submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes a summary of the most recent review conducted and any expected changes to the policy for the following reinsurance year4 4 #aajac4 ,program compliance and integrity ,section #eae7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting 1 response1 and final determination after ,notification2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking shall notify in writing and inserting shall1 through an initial finding in writing1 notify 7unless such notification is pursuant to the responsibilities to conduct reviews and make corrections72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,time for notification and inserting ,required timing2 7,b7 by striking ,notice and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,initial finding ,notice 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,response ,during the #ij-;day period beginning on the date the ,corporation notifies an approved insurance provider through an initial finding under paragraph 7#a71 such approved insurance provider may appeal such initial finding in writing4 7,c7 ,final finding ,not later than #ij days after the date on which an approved insurance provider appeals pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,corporation shall issue a final finding in writing to such approved insurance provider4 7,d7 ,request for final administrative determination ,an approved insurance provider shall have not more than #ij days after the receipt of the ,corporation's final finding under subparagraph 7,c7 to request1 in writing1 a final administrative determination1 if such approved insurance provider has reason to believe that the ,corporation's final finding under subparagraph 7,c7 is not in accordance with-- 7i7 the applicable laws1 regulations1 custom1 or practice of the crop insurance industry2 or 7ii7 the approved policy and procedure of the ,corporation4 7,e7 ,final determination ,the ,corporation shall have not more than #ij days after the receipt of a request for a final administrative determination under subparagraph 7,d7 to provide such final administrative determination1 unless substantial new information1 as determined by the ,corporation1 is provided by the approved insurance provider4 7,f7 ,appeal to ,civilian ,board of ,contract ,appeals ,an approved insurance provider shall have not more than #ij days after receipt of a final administrative determination provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,e7 to appeal such determination to the ,civilian ,board of ,contract ,appeals4 2 and 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,effect of failure to timely notify 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 failure of the ,corporation to comply with the requirements under paragraph 7#b7 shall relieve the approved insurance provider from the debt owed to the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any matters referred to the ,office of the ,inspector ,general or the ,department of ,justice4 4 #aajad4 ,research and development priorities 7a7 ,expansion of revenue policies ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bj7 ,expansion of revenue policies 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 to expand the availability of policies that provide coverage against losses of revenue for-- 7i7 oilseeds1 including camelina1 carinata1 and pennycress2 7ii7 alfalfa2 7iii7 pulse crops 7including dry edible beans72 7iv7 sugarbeets2 7v7 sugarcane2 7vi7 blueberries2 and 7vii7 other crops for which only individual yield-based insurance policies are available4 7,b7 ,availability of policy ,notwithstanding the last sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a71 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 the ,corporation shall make a policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 available if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,c7 ,determination of projected price ,in developing a policy described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation may utilize alternative methods of determining a projected price for a crop1 including the correlation of actual prices received for such crop to the futures markets prices of other commodities4 7,d7 ,pricing library ,in developing a policy described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation shall determine the feasibility of creating a pricing library for agents and approved insurance providers using data from alternative sources1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,discount factor ,for purposes of developing a policy described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation shall determine the feasibility of-- 7i7 establishing a ,state or regional discount factor as an endorsement policy to provide coverage against losses of revenue due to quality discounts in soybeans2 and 7ii7 an alternative to applying the term zero-market value in the case of an available salvage market4 7,f7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7i7 the crops for which research and development has been carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 7iii7 any recommendations with respect to those results2 and 7iv7 additional crops for which research and development under this paragraph is planned to be carried out4 4 7b7 ,wine grape losses due to smoke exposure ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,wine grape losses due to smoke exposure 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure wine grapes 7including wine grapes produced in the ,states of ,california1 ,oregon1 and ,washington7 against losses due to wildfire smoke exposure4 7,b7 ,availability of policy ,notwithstanding the last sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a71 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall make available a policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7i7 the results of the research carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 a description of the policies made available under this paragraph2 and 7iii7 the feasibility of a product that allows producers of wine grapes to claim an indemnity through post-harvest1 post-vinification testing1 if such testing demonstrates smoke damage that was not detectable prior to harvest4 4 7c7 ,mushrooms ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 ,mushrooms 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure-- 7i7 the production of mushroom growing media2 and 7ii7 the production of mushrooms4 7,b7 ,availability of policy ,notwithstanding the second sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a71 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 the ,corporation shall make a policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 available if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,c7 ,research and development ,research and development described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall evaluate the effectiveness of policies described in that subparagraph1 including policies that-- 7i7 are based on the risk of-- 7,i7 pests1 including mushroom phorid flies and sciarid flies2 7,,ii7 fungal pathogens2 and 7,,iii7 viral pathogens2 7ii7 consider other causes of loss applicable to mushroom compost and mushroom production1 such as-- 7,i7 loss of electricity due to weather2 and 7,,ii7 loss of growing media due to excessive #e-year1 #aj-year1 or #bj-year rainfall events2 7iii7 consider appropriate best practices to minimize the risk of loss2 7iv7 consider whether to provide coverage for mushrooms under #a policy or to provide coverage for various phases of production2 7v7 have streamlined reporting and paperwork requirements that take into account short propagation schedules1 variable crop years1 and the variety of mushrooms that may be produced in a single facility2 and 7vi7 provide protection for revenue losses4 7,d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 4 7d7 ,study on hurricane insurance ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bc7 ,standalone policy for hurricanes and tropical storms 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of offering insurance against tropical storms and hurricanes made available regardless of an underlying crop insurance policy 7or lack thereof74 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7e7 ,frost or cold weather insurance ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 ,frost or cold weather insurance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding an index-based policy to insure crops 7including table grapes1 wine grapes1 juice grapes1 tomatoes1 peppers1 sugarcane1 strawberries1 melons1 citrus1 peaches1 blueberries1 and any other crop7 on a nationally available basis against losses due to a frost or cold weather event4 7,b7 ,research and development ,research and development under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 evaluate the effectiveness of risk management tools1 such as the use of an index1 with respect to low frequency and catastrophic loss weather events2 and 7ii7 result in a policy that provides protection for at least #a of the following3 7,i7 ,production loss4 7,,ii7 ,revenue loss4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 4 7f7 ,study of inclusion of certain oilseed crops under double and rotational cropping policies ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#be7 ,double cropping and rotational cropping of certain oilseed crops 7,a7 ,definition of covered oilseed crops ,in this paragraph1 the term covered oilseed crops means rapeseed1 canola1 camelina1 and other oilseed crops1 as determined by the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,research and development ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 with respect to insurance policies for covered oilseed crops under double cropping and rotational cropping practices4 7,c7 ,requirements ,the research and development carried out pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 shall be conducted in consultation with stakeholders to evaluate-- 7i7 the factors impacting availability and cost of crop insurance when incorporating covered oilseed crops into double cropping and rotational cropping policies2 and 7ii7 the potential risk management benefits associated with incorporating covered oilseed crops into double cropping and rotational cropping policies1 specifically with respect to winter-planted covered oilseed crops1 including risk management benefits to soil health1 biodiversity1 and the profitability of farming operations4 7,d7 ,emphasis ,in awarding contracts under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,corporation may give priority to awarding contracts to qualified persons that-- 7i7 have previous research experience with covered oilseed crops2 and 7ii7 have access to a facility with the capacity to carry out the applicable research4 7,e7 ,report ,not later than #ac months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 4 7g7 ,harvest incentives ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bf7 ,harvest incentives 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding harvest incentives for policies that provide coverage against losses of revenue4 7,b7 ,availability of policy ,notwithstanding the last sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a71 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 not later than #bd months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall make available a policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7i7 the results of the research carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 a description of the policies made available under this paragraph4 4 7h7 ,prevented planting ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,prevented planting 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding prevented planting coverage for insurance policies for specialty crops that are not planted on a perennial basis4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7i7 the results of the research carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 4 7i7 ,policy for swine producers for catastrophic events ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bh7 ,policy for swine producers for catastrophic events 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of updating any conclusions contained in the final report for the study on swine catastrophic disease published by the ,risk ,management ,agency in #bjae1 the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure swine producers with respect to financial losses due to a catastrophic event4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #aajae4 ,report on ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement that includes an analysis of any modifications to such ,agreement that are necessary to expand the availability of policies and plans of insurance that meet the risk management needs of agricultural producers1 ,states1 regions1 and commodities4 7b7 ,contents ,the analysis required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 take into account the requirements under section #ejh7k77#h77;,f7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#h77;,f77 related to budget neutrality of the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement2 and 7#b7 include an analysis of-- 7,a7 any benefit related to establishing-- 7i7 at least one additional reinsurance fund for ,states that have experienced consistently high loss ratios2 and 7ii7 at least one additional reinsurance fund to provide alternative risk-sharing terms for approved insurance providers that sell insurance contracts offering area plan coverage2 7,b7 with respect to any funds reimbursed for administrative and operating costs under section #ejg7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7;c771 the best method for ensuring that approved insurance providers obligate such funds for-- 7i7 the delivery of risk management tools to producers2 and 7ii7 agent workforce assistance for producers1 in an amount that is not less than the historical percentage of such reimbursement2 and 7,c7 with respect to each policy and plan of insurance1 compensation amounts for agents that-- 7i7 are consistent with historical norms2 and 7ii7 provide a reasonable return considering workload and the critical service across programs that the agents provide4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the analysis required under subsection 7a71 the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation shall consult with-- 7#a7 representatives of producers-- 7,a7 from each ,state and region2 and 7,b7 with respect to each commodity2 7#b7 representatives of agents and approved insurance providers2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 #aajaf4 ,hurricane insurance protection-wind index report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the hurricane insurance protection-wind index that includes an analysis of any events in the #e-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this section that caused an outage of a weather radio station operated by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7b7 ,contents ,the analysis required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 data on events where a producer lost crop insurance coverage as a result of an outage of a weather radio station operated by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration that occurred during the period described in subsection 7a7 and the cause of such outage2 and 7#b7 a contingency plan that evaluates the feasibility of obtaining data from land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 or other third-party sources1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the analysis required under subsection 7a71 the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 #aajag4 ,risk management study for lamb 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study that includes an analysis of any modifications to existing livestock protection and risk management programs that may enhance risk management protection to domestic lamb producers4 7b7 ,content ,in conducting the study under this section1 the ,secretary shall take into account the various factors affecting risk management1 including-- 7#a7 market access2 7#b7 sources of feed2 7#c7 costs of1 and fluctuation of costs of1 feed2 7#d7 imports2 7#e7 consumer demand and trends2 7#f7 labor costs2 and 7#g7 availability and accuracy of market data4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the findings of the study under this section4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term existing livestock protection and risk management programs includes-- 7#a7 dairy margin coverage2 7#b7 livestock risk protection2 and 7#c7 any other program designed to protect producers from market volatility1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #aajah4 ,study on livestock risk protection policy with respect to producers of feeder cattle affected by adverse weather events 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study on potential modifications to the livestock risk protection policy offered under section #ebc7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebc7;b77 to improve the flexibility of such policy with respect to producers of feeder cattle affected by adverse weather events1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including drought and wildfires4 7b7 ,contents ,in conducting the study under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to producers of feeder cattle1 evaluate-- 7#a7 any impact drought1 wildfire1 and other adverse weather events have on decisions made by such producers related to the marketing of feeder cattle2 7#b7 in the case an adverse weather event occurs more than #fj days prior to the end date of a specific coverage endorsement under the livestock risk protection policy described in subsection 7a71 whether the requirements or endorsement structures of such policy 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this section7 cause such producers not to market feeder cattle so as to avoid a penalty under such policy2 7#c7 any option to provide additional flexibility or an exemption to such producers that market feeder cattle more than #fj days prior to such end date due to an adverse weather event2 and 7#d7 any other recommendation to improve the effectiveness of such policy for such producers4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the findings of the study4 ,,xii ,miscellaneous ,provisions ,a ,livestock and ,other ,animals ,i ,animal ,health and ,production #abjja4 ,animal disease prevention and management 7a7 ,,nadprp program activities ,section #ajdji;,a7b77#b7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;,a7b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,a7 by striking including training additional emergency response personnel4 and inserting the following3 including-- 7i7 training additional emergency response personnel2 and 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 improving animal disease traceability4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including activities approved by the ,secretary as of the date of the enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,national animal health laboratory ,section #ajdji;,a7d77#b77;,a7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 7#b7 ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness and ,response ,program2 ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank ,section #ajdji;,a7d77#b77;,b7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 7#c7 ,administrative costs ,section #ajdji;,a7d77#c77;,b7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77#c77;,b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking carry out the ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness and ,response ,program under subsection 7b7 and inserting carry out the ,national ,animal ,health ,laboratory ,network under subsection 7a7 and the ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness and ,response ,program under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 by striking #aj percent and inserting #ae percent4 7#d7 ,availability and purpose of funding ,section #ajdji;,a7e77#a7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7e77#a77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #abjjb4 ,cattle ,fever ,tick ,eradication ,program review and report 7a7 ,program review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall offer to enter into a contract with a covered institution under which the covered institution shall conduct a review of the ,program4 7#b7 ,review elements ,the review conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the ,program with respect to preventing and reducing the spread of tick-borne illnesses in cattle1 including a review of places from which the cattle fever tick has been eradicated and the resulting economic impact2 7,b7 with respect to cattle producers-- 7i7 the benefits of the ,program2 and 7ii7 the burden of compliance with the ,program2 7,c7 the treatment protocols developed and implemented under the ,program2 and 7,d7 the ,federal and ,state funds allocated to support the ,program for the most recent fiscal year1 including the funds allocated to each research project associated with the ,program4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary and a covered institution enter into a contract pursuant to subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 the results of the review conducted pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations for improvements to the ,program1 including recommendations for reducing the burden of compliance with the ,program with respect to cattle producers4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered institution ,the term covered institution means-- 7,a7 a land-grant college or university 7as defined in section #adjd7ac7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ac7772 or 7,b7 a non-land-grant college of agriculture 7as defined in section #adjd7ad7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ad7774 7#b7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,cattle ,fever ,tick ,eradication ,program carried out by the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service of the ,department in coordination with the ,texas ,animal ,health ,commission4 7d7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall use funds made available for the agricultural and food policy research centers under section #adai;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee7 to carry out this section4 #abjjc4 ,additional training facilities for ,national ,detector ,dog ,training ,center ,the ,beagle ,brigade ,act of #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-aia7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #d4 ,additional training facilities 7a7 ,in general ,in addition to the ,center established under section #b7;a71 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 establish other dog training facilities1 which shall have the same duties as are specified in section #b7;b7 for the ,center2 and 7#b7 enter into a cooperative agreement with the department of agriculture of a ,state 7or political subdivision thereof7 to establish an off-site training program for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance in the training of dogs1 as described in section #b7;b74 7b7 ,considerations ,when determining the need for additional training facilities under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the location of international ports of entry2 7#b7 the volume of international passengers and cargo2 and 7#c7 regional agricultural production trends and associated pest and disease threats4 4 #abjjd4 ,regionalization1 zoning1 and compartmentalization agreements 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajdje of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,engagement with key export markets ,to reduce the impact of animal disease outbreaks on ,united ,states exports1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs1 and the ,administrator of the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 is authorized to negotiate in advance1 to the extent practicable1 regionalization1 zoning1 compartmentalization1 and other agreements regarding outbreaks of known animal disease threats of trade significance with the governments of countries with export markets for livestock animals or animal products from the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 to limit the ability of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative to negotiate trade agreements2 or 7#b7 to require the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative to condition other trade agreements on the inclusion of language relating to reducing the impact of animal disease outbreaks on ,united ,states exports1 as described in subsection 7d7 of section #ajdje of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjd7 7as inserted by subsection 7a77#b774 #abjje4 ,importation of live dogs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ajdjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjc7 the following3 #ajdjd;,a4 ,importation of live dogs 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,compensation ,the term compensation means any act1 consideration1 or thing of value received by a person directly1 including cash or noncash benefits1 cost-avoidance1 obtaining positive or avoiding negative publicity1 an exchange of services1 or maintaining a license issued under any local1 ,state1 or ,federal government authority4 7#b7 ,importer ,the term importer means any person who transports or causes the transportation of a dog into the ,united ,states from a foreign country4 7#c7 ,import transporter ,the term import transporter means any person or entity that-- 7,a7 receives an imported dog from any importer1 dealer1 research facility1 exhibitor1 operator of an auction sale1 or department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states or of any ,state or local government2 and 7,b7 receives compensation for moving such dog in commerce4 7#d7 ,transfer ,the term transfer means a change of ownership or control of an imported dog to another person1 including by sale1 adoption1 exchange1 or donation4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no person shall import a dog into the ,united ,states unless prior to transport to the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary receives electronic documentation necessary1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to demonstrate that the dog-- 7,a7 is in good health2 7,b7 has received all necessary vaccinations and internal and external parasite treatment1 and demonstrated negative test results1 as required by the ,secretary and evidenced by a certificate that-- 7i7 is issued by a licensed veterinarian accredited by a competent veterinary authority recognized by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 is endorsed by that authority in a manner representing that the veterinarian issuing the certificate was authorized to do so2 7,c7 is officially identified by a permanent method approved by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 in the case that the dog is intended for transfer-- 7i7 is at least #f months old2 and 7ii7 is accompanied by an import permit issued by the ,secretary under this ,act4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary1 by regulation1 shall provide an exception to any requirement under this ,act in any case in which a dog is imported for purposes of transfer-- 7,a7 as a personal pet of ,united ,states origin returning to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 as a ,united ,states military working dog or contracted working dog supporting a military mission or tasking2 7,c7 for research purposes2 7,d7 for veterinary treatment which is paid for by the importer1 subject to the condition that the dog-- 7i7 is taken directly to a veterinary facility for treatment with appropriate quarantine until the dog meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 is then exported to its country of origin2 or 7,e7 in the case of a dog that is less than #f months old1 for lawful importation into the ,state of ,hawaii from the ,british ,isles1 ,australia1 ,guam1 or ,new ,zealand in compliance with the regulations of the ,state of ,hawaii and the other requirements of this section1 if the dog is not transported out of the ,state of ,hawaii for transfer at less than #f months of age4 7c7 ,implementation and regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall promulgate such regulations as the ,secretary determines necessary to implement and enforce this section1 including regulations-- 7#a7 to facilitate electronic submission and interagency sharing of all documentation required prior to the importation of a dog into the ,united ,states under subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 to establish any necessary post-arrival verification processes for imported dogs2 7#c7 to ensure the denial of entry into the ,united ,states of any dog attempted to be imported into the ,united ,states in violation of subsection 7b77#a72 7#d7 to provide that each importer1 import transporter1 intermediate handler1 or carrier receiving a certificate of veterinary inspection required under this section shall submit a copy of the certificate to the ,secretary1 who shall1 upon receipt-- 7,a7 record and maintain the information in a centralized database2 and 7,b7 upon request by a ,state veterinarian1 share the information with such ,state veterinarian not later than #c days after such request is received by the ,secretary2 7#e7 to require the ,secretary to annually aggregate and publicly report the data submitted under paragraph 7#d71 including information on the countries of origin of the imported dogs and the purposes for the importation of such dogs2 and 7#f7 to determine and establish such fees for the verification of documentation and issuance of permits required under subsection 7b77#a7 as may be necessary to fund the implementation and enforcement of this section4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7c77#e7 shall be construed as limiting the availability of funding made available under section #ajdag to carry out this section4 7e7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary shall have the authority granted under section #ajdad to enforce this section4 7#b7 ,penalties ,an importer or import transporter that fails to comply with this section shall-- 7,a7 be subject to penalties under section #ajdad2 and 7,b7 provide1 as the ,secretary may determine1 at the expense of the importer or import transporter1 for-- 7i7 the care 7including appropriate veterinary care71 forfeiture1 quarantine1 and removal from the ,united ,states of each applicable dog2 and 7ii7 the return of each applicable dog to its place of export1 with due care for the welfare of each applicable dog4 4 7b7 ,transition period 7#a7 ,in general ,during the transition period1 regulations promulgated under section #ah of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act7 shall continue to apply to the extent that such regulations do not conflict with section #ajdjd;,a of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7as inserted by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,transition period defined ,in this subsection1 the term transition period means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date on which final regulations are promulgated under such section #ajdjd;,a4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ah of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 is repealed4 #abjjf4 ,ensuring the free movement of livestock-derived products in interstate commerce 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to-- 7#a7 protect the free movement in interstate commerce of products derived from covered livestock2 7#b7 encourage a national market of such products2 7#c7 ensure that producers of covered livestock are not subject to a patchwork of ,state laws restricting access to a national market2 and 7#d7 ensure that the ,united ,states continues to uphold its international trade obligations4 7b7 ,in general ,producers of covered livestock have a ,federal right to raise and market their covered livestock in interstate commerce and therefore no ,state or subdivision thereof may enact or enforce1 directly or indirectly1 a condition or standard on the production of covered livestock other than for covered livestock physically raised in such ,state or subdivision4 7c7 ,protecting interstate commerce ,producers of covered livestock have a ,federal right to raise and market their covered livestock in interstate commerce and therefore no ,state or subdivision thereof may enact or enforce1 directly or indirectly1 as a condition for sale or consumption1 any condition or standard of production on products derived from covered livestock not physically raised in such ,state or subdivision that is in addition to1 or different from1 the conditions or standards of production in the ,state in which the production occurs4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered livestock ,the term covered livestock-- 7,a7 means any domestic animal raised for the purpose of-- 7i7 slaughter for human consumption2 or 7ii7 producing products manufactured for human consumption which are derived from the processing of milk1 including fluid milk products2 and 7,b7 does not include domestic animals raised for the primary purpose of egg production4 7#b7 ,production ,the term production-- 7,a7 means the raising 7including breeding7 of covered livestock2 and 7,b7 does not include the movement1 harvesting1 or further processing of covered livestock4 #abjjg4 ,report on support for livestock and poultry producers during a foreign animal disease outbreak 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the ,department's preparedness to support livestock producers and poultry growers facing economic losses in the event of an outbreak of a foreign animal disease4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the ,department's ability to protect producers and growers from significant economic losses as a result of a foreign animal disease-- 7#a7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 existing ,federal programs1 including catastrophic risk management tools1 indemnity1 direct payments1 biosecurity assistance1 and herd buyouts2 and 7,b7 the ,department's capacity to utilize such programs to provide benefits to producers and growers experiencing economic losses as a result of having to sell livestock and poultry at a reduced price1 having to quarantine1 treat1 destroy1 or dispose of animals1 having to implement additional biosecurity measures or as a result of catastrophic market conditions2 7#b7 a determination of gaps that exist in the ,department's ability to provide economic support for producers and growers suffering such losses2 and 7#c7 recommendations of the ,secretary for modifications to ,federal law 7including regulations7 relating to protecting producers and growers from significant economic losses related to a foreign animal disease outbreak4 7c7 ,provision of information 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 for purposes of facilitating the preparation of the report submitted under subsection 7a71 the relevant ,department officials described in paragraph 7#b7 shall inform the ,secretary of the information described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,relevant ,department officials described ,the relevant ,department officials described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,farm ,production and ,conservation4 7,b7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,food1 ,nutrition1 and ,consumer ,services4 7,c7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development4 7,d7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,food ,safety4 7,e7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,marketing and ,regulatory ,programs4 7,f7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs4 7,g7 ,other officials1 as specified by the ,secretary4 #abjjh4 ,protection of greyhounds 7a7 ,in general ,the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cj4 ,protection of greyhounds 7a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful-- 7#a7 for any person to knowingly engage in commercial greyhound racing1 live lure training1 or open field coursing events in which any greyhound is moved in interstate or foreign commerce2 7#b7 to conduct any commercial greyhound racing or racing meeting where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of greyhounds occurs2 7#c7 to conduct open field coursing or live lure training with the use of any bait that is not an inanimate object2 7#d7 to engage in or facilitate simulcast betting or wagering on greyhound races in interstate or foreign commerce2 and 7#e7 for any person to knowingly sell1 buy1 possess1 train1 transport1 deliver1 or receive any greyhound for purposes of having the greyhound participate in commercial greyhound racing1 live lure training1 or open field coursing events4 7b7 ,investigations ,the ,secretary1 or any other person authorized by the ,secretary1 shall make such investigations as the ,secretary determines necessary to determine whether any person has violated or is violating any provision of this section4 ,the ,secretary may obtain the assistance of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 or other law enforcement agencies of the ,united ,states1 and ,state and local governmental agencies1 in the conduct of such investigations1 under cooperative agreements with such agencies4 7c7 ,penalties ,any person who violates any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 shall be fined under this ,act1 imprisoned for not more than #g years1 or both1 for each such violation4 ,each instance of a violation of any such paragraph shall be considered a single violation4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial greyhound racing ,the term commercial greyhound racing means any event involving the participation of greyhounds in which betting or wagering on the speed or ability of such greyhounds occurs4 7#b7 ,simulcast ,the term simulcast means the simultaneous audio or visual transmission from one location of foreign or domestic greyhound races taking place at a different location and gambling on the results of such races4 4 7b7 ,definition of animal ,section #b7;g7 of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bacb7;g77 is amended by inserting hare1 after rabbit14 7c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to conduct occurring on or after ,october #a1 #bjbg4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall be construed-- 7#a7 to preempt any ,state law prohibiting gambling or protecting the welfare of animals1 including greyhounds1 jackrabbits1 and hares2 or 7#b7 to alter1 limit1 or extend the relationship between the ,interstate ,horseracing ,act of #aigh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 as it relates to horse racing and other ,federal laws in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abjji4 ,animal fighting ,section #bf of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baef7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,it shall be unlawful in subsection 7a77#b7 and inserting the following3 #bf4 ,sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in1 attending1 causing an individual who has not attained the age of #af to attend1 or gambling on1 an animal fighting venture 7a7 ,sponsoring or exhibiting 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly sponsor or exhibit an animal in an animal fighting venture4 7#b7 ,attending or causing an individual who has not attained the age of #af to attend ,it shall be unlawful 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,animal venture gambling ,it shall be unlawful for any person to gamble on an animal fighting venture1 including an in-person or broadcast event4 4 ,,ii ,meat and ,poultry ,processing and ,inspection #abaaa4 ,amplifying ,processing of ,livestock in the ,united ,states 7,a-,,plus7 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall revise section #bja4fg of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbd1 to specify that-- 7#a7 market agencies may have an ownership interest in1 finance1 or participate in the management or operation of1 a packer1 so long as such packer-- 7,a7 with respect to cattle and sheep1 has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than-- 7i7 #b1jjj animals per day2 or 7ii7 #gjj1jjj animals per year2 and 7,b7 with respect to hogs1 has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than-- 7i7 #aj1jjj animals per day2 or 7ii7 #c1jjj1jjj animals per year2 and 7#b7 market agencies that have an ownership interest in1 finance1 or participate in the management or operation of1 a packer shall disclose to sellers of livestock the existence of such ownership interest1 financial relationship1 or participation4 7b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be interpreted as a limitation on the authority of the ,secretary to adopt or enforce rules or regulations under the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 related to the protection of producers1 competition1 market integrity1 or the prevention of conflicts of interest4 #abaab4 ,hazard analysis and critical control point guidance and resources for small and very small poultry and meat establishments 7a7 ,meat establishments ,the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act is amended by inserting after section #be 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fbe7 the following3 #bf4 ,small and very small establishment guidance and resources 7a7 ,studies2 model plans ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 make publicly available-- 7#a7 a list of scientific studies 7which the ,secretary shall update as necessary7 for use by small establishments and very small establishments in developing a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan2 7#b7 guidelines relating to best practices and techniques by small establishments and very small establishments in the production of raw or further processed meat and meat food products2 and 7#c7 scale-appropriate model ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plans for small establishments and very small establishments1 including model plans for-- 7,a7 slaughter-only establishments2 7,b7 processing-only establishments2 and 7,c7 slaughter and processing establishments4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall publish a guidance document1 after notice and an opportunity for public comment1 providing information on the requirements that need to be met for small establishments and very small establishments to develop1 pursuant to this ,act1 a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan4 7c7 ,data confidentiality ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall not publish confidential business information of any meat processing establishment1 including a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan of a meat processing establishment4 7d7 ,small establishment and very small establishment defined ,in this section1 the terms small establishment and very small establishment have the meanings given the terms smaller establishment and very small establishment1 respectively1 in the final rule entitled ,pathogen ,reduction2 ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,point 7,,haccp7 ,systems 7#fa ,fed4 ,reg4 #chhjf 7,july #be1 #aiif77 7or successor regulations74 4 7b7 ,poultry establishments ,the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act is amended by inserting after section #ad 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dfc7 the following3 #ad;,a4 ,small and very small establishment guidance and resources 7a7 ,studies2 model plans ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 make publicly available-- 7#a7 a list of scientific studies 7which the ,secretary shall update as necessary7 for use by small establishments and very small establishments in developing a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan2 7#b7 guidelines relating to best practices and techniques used by small establishments and very small establishments in the production of raw or further processed poultry products2 and 7#c7 scale-appropriate model ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plans for small establishments and very small establishments1 including model plans for-- 7,a7 slaughter-only establishments2 7,b7 processing-only establishments2 and 7,c7 slaughter and processing establishments4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall publish a guidance document1 after notice and an opportunity for public comment1 providing information on the requirements that need to be met for small establishments and very small establishments to develop a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan pursuant to this ,act4 7c7 ,data confidentiality ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall not publish confidential business information of any poultry processing establishment1 including a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan of a poultry processing establishment4 7d7 ,small establishment and very small establishment defined ,in this section1 the terms small establishment and very small establishment have the meanings given the terms smaller establishment and very small establishment1 respectively1 in the final rule entitled ,pathogen ,reduction2 ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,point 7,,haccp7 ,systems 7#fa ,fed4 ,reg4 #chhjf 7,july #be1 #aiif77 7or successor regulations74 4 #abaac4 ,outreach on cooperative interstate shipment 7a7 ,meat ,section #eja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,federal outreach ,in each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall conduct outreach to ,states that-- 7#a7 have a ,state meat inspection program in effect pursuant to section #cja2 and 7#b7 do not have a selected establishment4 4 7b7 ,poultry ,section #ca of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,federal outreach ,in each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall conduct outreach to ,states that-- 7#a7 have a ,state poultry product inspection program in effect pursuant to section #e2 and 7#b7 do not have a selected establishment4 4 7c7 ,report ,at the conclusion of each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall submit a report detailing the activities and results of the outreach conducted during that fiscal year under subsection 7k7 of section #eja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7 and subsection 7j7 of section #ca of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb71 as added by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #abaad4 ,pilot program to support custom slaughter establishments 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,state operated pilot program ,upon the receipt of an application from a custom exempt facility and subject to the requirements specified in subsection 7c71 a ,state department of agriculture may operate a pilot program to allow such custom facility to sell slaughtered meat and meat food products 7referred to in this section as meat products7 directly to consumers within the ,state in which the facility is located in accordance with the pilot program4 7#b7 ,lack of a state pilot program ,if a ,state department of agriculture does not elect to operate a pilot program1 the ,secretary shall1 upon request from a custom exempt facility in such a ,state1 operate a pilot program administered by the ,secretary for that ,state in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,allowable number of facilities 7#a7 ,initial approval ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 a ,state department of agriculture may approve not more than #e facilities in such ,state for participation in a pilot program established under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary may approve not more than #aj facilities to participate in all pilot programs established under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,subsequent approval of facilities ,not less than #b years after the establishment of a pilot program1 a ,state department of agriculture or the ,secretary may1 if no product produced at a facility that was initially approved under paragraph 7#a7 for participation in such pilot program has been subject to an emergency action under subsection 7f7 during the #b-year period following such establishment1 approve-- 7,a7 in the case of a ,state department of agriculture1 not more than #e additional facilities in the respective ,state2 and 7,b7 in the case of the ,secretary1 not more than #aj additional facilities in all ,states4 7c7 ,pilot program requirements ,a pilot program established under this section shall1 at a minimum1 require-- 7#a7 that meat products sold under the pilot program are-- 7,a7 sold directly to consumers within the ,state from-- 7i7 the owner of the animals from which such meat products are derived2 or 7ii7 the custom exempt facility at which the meat products were processed2 7,b7 not eligible for re-sale2 and 7,c7 clearly labeled to indicate-- 7i7 the name and address of the facility at which the meat products were processed2 7ii7 the name and address of the owner of the animals from which such meat products are derived2 7iii7 the location where animals from which such meat products are derived were raised2 7iv7 the date of slaughter of such animals and the period of time over which the owner raised such animals2 7v7 that such meat products were not subject to ,federal inspection2 and 7vi7 that such meat products shall not be resold2 7#b7 that custom exempt facilities participating in the pilot program comply with-- 7,a7 ,public ,law #he-gfe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aija et seq42 commonly known as the ,humane ,methods of ,slaughter ,act of #aieh72 7,b7 applicable ,state and local laws2 7,c7 section #bc7;d7 of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fbc7;d772 and 7,d7 ,federal regulations pertaining to-- 7i7 sanitation standards and record-keeping requirements for custom exempt facilities2 and 7ii7 the handling and disposition of specified risk materials2 7#c7 that custom exempt facilities participating in the pilot program be subject to onsite inspection by the ,secretary to ensure compliance with the requirements specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#d7 that custom exempt facilities participating in the pilot program be subject to onsite inspection at least annually by the local authority responsible for restaurant inspections or the ,state department of agriculture4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue1 and make publicly available1 guidance for participation in a pilot program established pursuant to this section4 7e7 ,ineligibility ,an establishment subject to inspection by the ,secretary under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 or operating pursuant to a ,state meat inspection program authorized under section #cja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa7 shall not be eligible to participate in a pilot program established pursuant to this section4 7f7 ,authority for emergency action ,if the ,secretary has credible evidence that a meat product produced at a custom exempt facility participating in a pilot program established pursuant to this section is adulterated1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall1 pursuant to the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 take such actions as may be necessary to address the risk to public health posed by such products2 and 7#b7 may terminate the participation of a custom exempt facility in a pilot program established pursuant to this section4 7g7 ,report required 7#a7 ,reports by ,state departments of agriculture to ,secretary ,beginning ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and each fiscal year thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjca1 each ,state department of agriculture operating a pilot program pursuant to this section shall submit to the ,secretary a report detailing1 with respect to each such pilot program within the relevant ,state for the preceding fiscal year-- 7,a7 the number and location of persons or custom exempt facilities selling meat products under each such pilot program2 7,b7 the outcomes of each such pilot program2 7,c7 any instances in which a meat product was subject to an emergency action under subsection 7f72 and 7,d7 aggregated data on the volume of meat being processed under such pilot program4 7#b7 ,report by ,secretary to ,congress ,not later than #b years after initiating a pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7,a7 the information received from participating ,state departments of agriculture under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 for any custom exempt facilities participating in a pilot program established by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7-- 7i7 the number and location of persons or custom exempt facilities selling products pursuant to such pilot program2 7ii7 the outcomes of such pilot program2 and 7iii7 any instances in which a meat product was subject to an emergency action under subsection 7f74 7h7 ,custom exempt facility defined ,in this section1 the term custom exempt facility means an establishment engaged in the slaughter of animals and the preparation of the carcasses1 parts thereof1 meat1 and meat food products for commerce that is not subject to the ,federal inspection requirements under title ,i of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7i7 ,sunset ,a ,state and the ,secretary may not operate a pilot program under this section on or after ,september #cj1 #bjca1 and no facility that is exempt from inspection under the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 pursuant to this section shall be exempt from that inspection on or after ,september #cj1 #bjca4 ,b ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid #abbja4 ,office of ,homeland ,security ,section #bba of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 conducting annual cross-sector crisis simulation exercises related to a food-related emergency or disruption2 and 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,detailees ,the ,secretary may detail employees of the ,department of ,agriculture to1 and accept employees detailed from1 the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg7 to assist in carrying out the duties of the ,office of ,homeland ,security4 7g7 ,risk assessments and reports 7#a7 ,risk assessments ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 and not less than every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment of risks and security vulnerabilities to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector1 including-- 7,a7 naturally occurring1 unintentional1 or intentional threats1 including chemical1 biological1 cybersecurity1 or bioterrorism attacks2 7,b7 influence of state-owned enterprise2 7,c7 control of and access to agricultural data2 7,d7 foreign acquisition of intellectual property1 agricultural assets1 and land2 7,e7 agricultural input shortages and dependence on foreign-sourced inputs2 7,f7 supply chain and trade disruptions2 7,g7 science and technology cooperation2 7,h7 unequal investments in research1 development1 and commercialization2 7,i7 incongruent regulatory policies2 and 7,j7 any other vulnerabilities identified by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,briefing and report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of a risk assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing on the results of the risk assessment and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7i7 an assessment of any gaps or limitations in national security efforts related to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 7ii7 any actions taken by the ,secretary to address any gaps or limitations identified under clause 7i71 including through interagency coordination1 threat information sharing1 and stakeholder outreach2 7iii7 any recommendations for administrative1 regulatory1 or legislative actions that can be taken to reduce any gaps or limitations identified under clause 7i71 including-- 7,i7 recommendations to reduce the dependence on foreign-source inputs necessary for the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 and 7,,ii7 recommendations to address the cybersecurity threats to1 and security vulnerabilities in1 the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 and 7iv7 resources the ,secretary requires to address current and future national security vulnerabilities related to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector4 7,b7 ,exemption from ,access to ,congressionally ,mandated ,reports ,act ,a report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be exempt from the requirements of the ,access to ,congressionally ,mandated ,reports ,act 7subtitle ,d of title ,,vii of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cfgg74 4 #abbjb4 ,office of ,partnerships and ,public ,engagement ,section #bbf;,b7f77#c77;,b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;f77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #abbjc4 ,burden of proof for national appeals division hearings ,section #bgg7;c77#d7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiig7;c77#d77 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,burden of proof ,the agency shall bear the burden of proving by substantial evidence that the adverse decision of the agency was valid4 4 #abbjd4 ,termination of authority ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,the authority of the ,secretary to carry out the amendments made to this title by the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf4 4 #abbje4 ,functions of the ,office of ,tribal ,relations ,section #cji of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking shall advise and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting shall--2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#a7 advise the ,secretary on policies related to ,indian tribes2 7#b7 oversee-- 7,a7 each self-determination contract 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 entered into between the ,secretary and a tribal organization2 and 7,b7 each self-governance compact 7as defined in section #dja of such ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecfa77 entered into between the ,secretary and an ,indian tribe2 and 7#c7 carry out such other functions as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking this subsection and inserting this section4 ,c ,national ,security #abcja4 ,agricultural foreign investment disclosure improvements 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,afida ,the term ,,afida means the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq474 7#b7 ,,fpac-,,bc ,the term ,,fpac-,,bc means the ,farm ,production and ,conservation ,business ,center of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,,mou with ,,cfius ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall enter into #a or more memoranda of understanding with the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states under which the ,secretary shall provide the ,committee with all relevant information relating to reports on foreign ownership of ,united ,states agricultural land submitted to the ,secretary under section #b of ,,afida 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja71 including information on-- 7#a7 each report submitted to the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 with respect to each such report1 the identity of the foreign persons included in the report and the date of submission4 7c7 ,,afida handbook updates 7#a7 ,first update ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 update the most recent version of the ,farm ,service ,agency handbook titled ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure as determined necessary by the ,secretary for the effective implementation of ,,afida2 and 7,b7 incorporate in such update the recommendations made by the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,foreign ,investments in ,u4,s4 ,agricultural ,land3 ,enhancing ,efforts to ,collect1 ,track1 and ,share ,key ,information ,could ,better ,identify ,national ,security ,risks and dated ,january #ah1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,subsequent updates ,after updating the handbook described in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 under that paragraph1 the ,secretary shall carry out an update of that handbook every #aj years thereafter1 including by incorporating any recommendations of the ,government ,accountability ,office4 7d7 ,civil penalties ,section #c of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#b7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,any such civil penalty shall be recoverable and inserting the following3 #c4 ,civil penalties 7a7 ,in general ,a person shall be subject to a civil penalty imposed by the ,secretary if the ,secretary determines that the person-- 7#a7 has failed to submit a report in accordance with the provisions of section #b2 or 7#b7 has knowingly submitted a report under section #b that-- 7,a7 does not contain all the information required to be in such report2 or 7,b7 contains information that is misleading or false4 7b7 ,civil action ,any civil penalty imposed by the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 shall be recoverable 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,the amount and inserting the following3 7c7 ,amount of penalty ,the amount 2 7,b7 by striking of this section2 and 7,c7 by striking shall not exceed #be percent and inserting for violations under subsection 7a77#a7 shall not exceed #be percent1 and for violations under subsection 7a77#b7 shall be not less than #e percent1 but not more than #be percent14 7e7 ,public disclosure of enforcement actions ,section #c of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 7as amended by subsection 7b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,public disclosure of enforcement actions ,the ,secretary shall publicly disclose the name of each person who paid to the ,secretary a civil penalty imposed under subsection 7a71 including1 if applicable1 after the completion of an appeal of a civil penalty4 4 7f7 ,publication of reporting requirements ,section #c of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 7as amended by subsection 7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,outreach ,using existing resources and efforts to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall carry out a nationwide outreach program directed primarily toward landlords1 operators1 owners1 persons1 producers1 and tenants 7as those terms are defined in section #gah4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf77 of agricultural land and county property appraiser offices1 land appraisal companies1 and real estate auction companies to increase public awareness and provide education regarding the reporting requirements under this ,act4 4 #abcjb4 ,report on agricultural land purchasing activities in the ,united ,states by countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism and certain other countries 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agricultural land ,the term agricultural land has the meaning given the term in section #i of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh74 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,covered foreign country ,the term covered foreign country means a foreign country of concern 7as defined in section #ajfch of the ,,chips ,act of #bjbb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg774 7#d7 ,covered foreign person ,the term covered foreign person means a foreign person 7as defined in section #i of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh77 that is a citizen of1 or headquartered in1 as applicable1 a covered foreign country4 7#e7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #i of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh74 7#f7 ,state sponsor of terrorism ,the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism1 for purposes of-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a77i772 7,b7 section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga72 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any other provision of law4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the head of any other appropriate ,federal agency1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the national security risks of the purchase and management of agricultural land by covered foreign persons4 7#b7 ,contents ,a report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following with respect to the year covered by the report3 7,a7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the number of acres of agricultural land owned1 leased1 or managed by covered foreign persons1 organized by ,state2 and 7ii7 for each ,state1 the percentage of land owned or managed by covered foreign persons compared to the total acreage of the ,state4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the possible threat to food security1 food safety1 biosecurity1 or environmental protection due to the ownership of agricultural land by each covered foreign country through covered foreign persons4 7,c7 ,an analysis of the annual and total cost of support for agricultural land owned by covered foreign persons through farm programs administered by the ,farm ,service ,agency4 7,d7 ,an analysis of the use of agricultural land for industrial espionage or intellectual property transfer by covered foreign persons4 7,e7 ,an analysis of the potential use by covered foreign persons of agricultural land in close proximity to manufacturing facilities1 water sources1 and other critical infrastructure to monitor1 interrupt1 or disrupt activities critical to the national and economic security of the ,united ,states4 7,f7 ,an analysis of other threats to the agricultural industry or national security of the ,united ,states due to the ownership of agricultural land by covered foreign persons4 7#c7 ,unclassified form ,a report submitted under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex2 and 7,b7 be consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 #abcjc4 ,investigative actions 7a7 ,investigative actions ,section #d of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7 is amended to read as follows3 #d4 ,investigative actions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall appoint an employee in the ,senior ,executive ,service 7as described in section #caca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 of the ,department of ,agriculture to serve as ,chief of ,operations of ,investigative ,actions 7referred to in this section as the ,chief of ,operations71 who shall hire1 appoint1 and maintain additional employees to monitor compliance with the provisions of this ,act4 7b7 ,chief of ,operations ,the ,chief of ,operations may serve in such position simultaneously with a concurrent position within the ,department of ,agriculture4 7c7 ,security ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide classified storage1 meeting1 and other spaces1 as necessary1 for personnel of the ,chief of ,operations2 and 7#b7 assist such personnel in obtaining security clearances4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,chief of ,operations shall-- 7#a7 monitor compliance with this ,act2 7#b7 refer noncompliance with this ,act to the ,secretary1 the ,farm ,service ,agency1 and any other appropriate authority2 7#c7 conduct investigations1 in coordination with the ,department of ,justice1 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,national ,security ,council1 and ,state and local law enforcement agencies1 on malign efforts-- 7,a7 to steal agricultural knowledge and technology2 or 7,b7 to disrupt the ,united ,states agricultural base2 7#d7 conduct an annual audit of the database developed under section #abcjd7;b7 of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf2 7#e7 seek to enter into memoranda of agreement and memoranda of understanding with the ,federal agencies described in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 to ensure compliance with this ,act2 and 7,b7 to prevent the malign efforts described in that paragraph2 7#f7 refer to the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states transactions that-- 7,a7 raise potential national security concerns2 and 7,b7 result in agricultural land acquisition by a foreign person that is a citizen of1 or headquartered in1 as applicable1 a foreign entity of concern2 and 7#g7 publish annual reports that summarize the information contained in every report received by the ,secretary under section #b during the period covered by the report4 7e7 ,administration ,the ,chief of ,operations shall report to-- 7#a7 the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 if delegated by the ,secretary1 to-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency2 or 7,b7 the ,director of the ,department of ,agriculture ,office of ,homeland ,security4 4 7b7 ,definition of foreign entity of concern ,section #i of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,for purposes of this ,act-- and inserting ,in this ,act32 7#b7 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking the term and inserting ,the term2 and 7,b7 by inserting a paragraph heading1 the text of which comprises the term defined in that paragraph2 7#c7 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 by striking the semicolon and inserting a period2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 7#e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,foreign entity of concern ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given the term in section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 2 and 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#e7 ,malign effort ,the term malign effort means any hostile effort undertaken by1 at the direction of1 on behalf of1 or with the substantial support of the government of a foreign entity of concern4 4 #abcjd4 ,digitization and consolidation of foreign land ownership data collection and publication 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agricultural land ,the term agricultural land has the meaning given the term in section #gha4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#b7 ,database ,the term database means the database developed under subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person has the meaning given the term in section #i of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh74 7b7 ,database ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a database of agricultural land owned by foreign persons1 using data that are collected pursuant to the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq474 7c7 ,contents ,each entry in the database for each registration or updated registration of agricultural land owned or leased by a foreign person shall include pertinent information1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in the applicable filing1 except it shall not publicly disclose the name of the filer and the purchase or lease price of such transaction for a period of at least #cj days following such filing4 7d7 ,audit ,not later than #ahj days after the database is operational1 and annually thereafter1 the ,chief of ,operations for ,investigative ,actions appointed under section #d of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7as amended by section #abcjc7;a77 shall-- 7#a7 conduct an audit of the database2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report-- 7,a7 evaluating the accuracy of the database2 and 7,b7 describing recommendations for improving compliance with the reporting required under the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq474 7e7 ,repeal ,section #ggc of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-cbh7 is repealed4 #abcje4 ,,cfius consideration of certain agricultural land transactions 7a7 ,inclusion of the ,secretary of ,agriculture on the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states ,section #gba7k7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7k77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,inclusion of the ,secretary of ,agriculture ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be a member of the ,committee with respect to a covered transaction that involves-- 7,a7 agricultural land2 7,b7 agriculture biotechnology2 or 7,c7 the agriculture industry1 including agricultural transportation1 storage1 and processing4 4 7b7 ,consideration of certain agricultural land transactions ,section #gba7;b77#a7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7;b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,consideration of certain agricultural land transactions 7i7 ,in general ,after receiving notification from the ,secretary of ,agriculture of a reportable agricultural land transaction1 the ,committee shall determine-- 7,i7 whether the transaction is a covered transaction2 and 7,,ii7 if the ,committee determines that the transaction is a covered transaction1 whether the ,committee should initiate a review pursuant to subparagraph 7,d71 or take another action authorized under this section1 with respect to the reportable agricultural land transaction4 7ii7 ,reportable agricultural land transaction ,in this subparagraph1 the term reportable agricultural land transaction means a transaction-- 7,i7 that the ,secretary of ,agriculture has reason to believe is a covered transaction1 based on information from or in cooperation with the intelligence community2 7,,ii7 that involves the acquisition of an interest in agricultural land by a foreign person of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 the ,russian ,federation1 or the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 and 7,,iii7 with respect to which a person is required to submit a report to the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #b7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh4 7iii7 ,sunset ,the requirements under this subparagraph shall terminate1 with respect to a foreign person of the respective foreign country1 on the date that the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 the ,russian ,federation1 or the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 as the case may be1 is removed from the list of foreign adversaries in section #gia4d of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 4 ,d ,other ,miscellaneous ,provisions #abdja4 ,commission on ,farm ,transitions--,needs for #bjej ,section #abfji of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #ejji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,there is established and inserting ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall establish2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and recommendations after ,study2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and make recommendations relating to1 after study on2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and timely after affordable2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 apprenticeships1 mentoring programs1 business training1 and technical assistance programs2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking existing and new ,federal tax policies and inserting existing and new ,state and ,federal policies1 including tax policies2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or impede after facilitate2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 heirs' property and succession of agricultural land2 7#g7 any unique barriers faced by historically underserved and women farmers and ranchers in the ability to transfer1 inherit1 or purchase agricultural assets1 including land2 and 7#h7 leasing and ownership trends1 including leasing and ownership trends by foreign persons or entities4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting #b years after the date of enactment of the ,farm1 ,food1 and ,national ,security ,act of #bjbf2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7l7 to read as follows3 7l7 ,federal advisory committees ,sections #ajjh and #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,commission or any proceeding of the ,commission4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7m71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #abdjb4 ,report on personnel ,section #abejf of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #abdjc4 ,improvements to ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor ,section #abeab7;d77#b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehef7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #abdjd4 ,reports on land access and farmland ownership data collection ,section #abfjg of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;i7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and not less frequently than once every #b years thereafter1 before the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 a catalog of existing ,federal1 ,state1 or private programs that facilitate access to land1 capital1 and markets1 including programs providing assistance relating to-- 7,a7 acquiring of real property 7including air rights1 water rights1 and other interests therein71 including closing costs2 7,b7 subsidizing interest rates and mortgage principal amounts for intended beneficiaries2 7,c7 providing down payment assistance to decrease farm mortgages2 7,d7 securing clear title on heirs' property farmland2 7,e7 conducting surveys and assessments of agricultural land2 7,f7 improving or remediating land1 water1 and soil2 7,g7 constructing or repairing infrastructure2 7,h7 supporting land use planning2 7,i7 acquiring legal or financial planning assistance2 7,j7 carrying out ,tribal consultation2 7,k7 supporting acquisition of a ,department of ,agriculture farm number2 and 7,l7 any other activities as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #abdje4 ,increasing transparency regarding detention of imported plants 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,u4,s4 ,fish and ,wildlife ,service and the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 shall issue guidance to clarify the process by which an importer of plants that have been denied entry into the ,united ,states and detained under the ,lacey ,act ,amendments of #aiha 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga et seq47 may obtain additional information on such denial and detention4 7b7 ,information provided ,the process referred to in subsection 7a7 shall ensure that the ,secretary shall provide to an importer described in such subsection1 upon the detention of any plants of such importer1 the following information3 7#a7 ,the specific reasons for which the detention of the plants was initiated1 including the date on which the plants were presented to the ,secretary for examination4 7#b7 ,the anticipated length of the detention of such plants4 7#c7 ,the nature of the tests or inquiries to be conducted on the plants1 which the importer shall be able to replicate4 7#d7 ,the nature of any information that1 if supplied to the ,secretary1 would accelerate the disposition of the detention4 #abdjf4 ,enhancement of pet protections 7a7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act 7or later1 if the ,secretary determines appropriate after taking into consideration any ongoing programmatic review of the ,animal ,care program of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a report with respect to companion animals that-- 7#a7 evaluates the enforcement of standards under1 and requirements of1 the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baca et seq47 by the ,secretary for both effectiveness and efficiency2 7#b7 evaluates the efforts by the ,secretary to educate and advise dealers of all standards under1 and requirements of1 such ,act2 7#c7 evaluates the capacity of the ,secretary to enforce the standards established by such ,act2 7#d7 makes recommendations for the improvement of-- 7,a7 all standards 7including animal welfare standards7 under1 and requirements of1 such ,act2 and 7,b7 education efforts of the ,secretary with respect to such standards and requirements2 and 7#e7 considers the impact and associated costs of any recommended improvements or amendments to the standards under1 and requirements of1 such ,act4 7b7 ,veterinary care 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ac7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badc7;a77#b77;,a77 is amended by inserting 7which shall include visual dental examinations1 whenever practicable7 after adequate veterinary care4 7#b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ac of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badc7 is amended by redesignating the second subsection 7f7 7prohibiting delivery of certain animals without certificate of inspection71 subsection 7g71 and subsection 7h7 as subsections 7g7 through 7i71 respectively4 #abdjg4 ,protecting animals with shelter ,section #abejb7;b77#h7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #abdjh4 ,report on available assistance to agricultural producers in the ,state of ,texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of ,mexico to deliver water ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that lists all existing authorities of the ,secretary and programs within the ,department that are or could be made available to provide assistance to agricultural producers in the ,state of ,texas that have suffered economic losses due to the failure of ,mexico to deliver water to the ,united ,states in accordance with the ,treaty ,relating to the ,utilization of ,waters of the ,colorado and ,tijuana ,rivers and of the ,rio ,grande signed at ,washington on ,february #c1 #aidd1 and the ,supplementary ,protocol signed at ,washington ,november #ad1 #aidd4 #abdji4 ,qualified renewable biomass 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agency action ,the term agency action has the meaning given the term in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,qualified renewable biomass 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualified renewable biomass means-- 7i7 forest products manufacturing bioenergy feedstocks1 including from-- 7,i7 forest products manufacturing residuals1 including spent pulping liquors1 pulping by-products1 bark1 woody manufacturing residuals1 paper recycling residuals1 wastewater and process water treatment plant residuals1 and anaerobic digester biogas2 7,,ii7 harvest residues1 including portions of harvested trees that are too small or of too poor quality to be utilized for wood products or paper products2 7,,iii7 downed wood from extreme weather events and natural disasters1 nonhazardous landscape or right-of-way trimmings and municipal trimmings1 and plant material removed for purposes of invasive or noxious plant species control2 7,,iv7 biowaste1 including landfill gas2 and 7,v7 non-chemically treated used wood products1 such as crates or pallets2 and 7ii7 forest biomass derived from residues created as a by-product of timber harvesting1 including treetops1 tree limbs1 and bark1 but excluding stumps1 roots1 and round wood suitable for industrial purposes4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,such term does not include paper of a type that is commonly recycled4 7b7 ,in general 7#a7 ,consideration as renewable energy source ,with respect to any agency action of the ,department related to qualified renewable biomass1 the ,secretary shall consider qualified renewable biomass to be a renewable energy source and assign it 7and a facility1 to the extent it uses qualified renewable biomass as fuel7 a greenhouse gas emission rate1 and a carbon intensity1 of not greater than zero1 if the use of such qualified renewable biomass as fuel does not cause the conversion of forests to non-forest use4 7#b7 ,petitions ,not later than #a year after receiving a petition requesting a change to a rule1 policy1 or program of the ,department in order to comply with the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to comply with such requirements with respect to such rule1 policy1 or program4 7c7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish guidance for purposes of carrying out subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,modification ,the ,secretary may periodically update the guidance established under paragraph 7#a7 as the ,secretary may determine necessary4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 and 7,c7 any other relevant entities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #abdaj4 ,whole milk under the school breakfast program ,section #i7;a77#b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,act-- and inserting ,act and breakfasts served by schools participating in the school breakfast program under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7--2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or the school breakfast program under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7 after ,act2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking section #baj4aj and inserting sections #baj4aj and #bbj4h4 #abdaa4 ,spotted lanternfly awareness campaign 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall carry out a national campaign to increase the awareness and knowledge of the public with respect to spotted lanternflies4 7b7 ,required activities ,in carrying out the national campaign under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 place public service announcements on television1 radio1 and billboards in areas of high incidence of spotted lanternflies that-- 7,a7 inform individuals of the fact that spotted lanternflies are an invasive pest that threaten local agriculture2 and 7,b7 encourage individuals to kill any spotted lanternflies that such individuals encounter2 and 7#b7 use such other awareness tools as the ,secretary determines appropriate to provide the information described in paragraph 7#a74 #abdab4 ,rio ,grande ,valley agricultural water interagency working group 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of the agencies described in subsection 7c71 shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate a whole-of-government strategy to protect the economic interests of ,united ,states agricultural producers impacted by water deliveries under the #aidd ,water ,treaty4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,working ,group shall-- 7#a7 analyze the economic impact of water delivery deficits under the #aidd ,water ,treaty on the ,united ,states agricultural sector in the area affected by such water delivery deficits1 including specific assessments of damages to perennial crops2 7#b7 develop and implement a multi-agency strategy to-- 7,a7 secure annual and predictable water deliveries in accordance with the #aidd ,water ,treaty through the coordinated use of ,federal diplomatic and operational authorities2 7,b7 enhance the resilience of the domestic agricultural water supply through improved conservation and infrastructure2 7,c7 assess trade-related mechanisms available to address agricultural supply chain disruptions caused by such water delivery deficits2 7,d7 ensure that water resources and infrastructure in ,south ,texas are efficiently managed and operational for the beneficial use of agricultural producers and municipal users2 and 7,e7 support ,federal officials in securing annual and predictable water deliveries in accordance with the #aidd ,water ,treaty2 7#c7 facilitate coordination among ,federal agencies and with the ,state of ,texas to align diplomatic1 trade1 and infrastructure efforts with the critical needs of the agricultural community in ,south ,texas2 and 7#d7 provide a forum for public engagement and transparency regarding-- 7,a7 the status of water deliveries from ,mexico under the #aidd ,water ,treaty2 and 7,b7 the findings of the ,working ,group and the strategy developed under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,composition ,the ,working ,group shall be composed of-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7who shall serve as ,chair72 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7#d7 the ,commissioner of the ,united ,states ,section of the ,international ,boundary and ,water ,commission1 ,united ,states and ,mexico2 7#e7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7#f7 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative2 7#g7 the ,chief of ,engineers and ,commanding ,general of the ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 and 7#h7 the ,assistant to the ,president of the ,united ,states for ,national ,security ,affairs4 7d7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,frequency ,the ,working ,group shall meet not less frequently than annually4 7#b7 ,public access ,the ,working ,group shall-- 7,a7 hold the meetings described in paragraph 7#a7 in a manner open to the public2 and 7,b7 provide an opportunity for interested stakeholders1 including agricultural producers and irrigation districts1 to provide oral and written comments to the ,working ,group4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,appropriations1 ,foreign ,affairs1 and ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 ,appropriations1 ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 ,foreign ,relations1 and ,finance of the ,senate1 a report describing-- 7#a7 the findings resulting from the analysis under subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 the status of diplomatic and operational efforts to secure compliance with the annual water delivery requirements of the #aidd ,water ,treaty2 7#c7 an assessment of potential trade or administrative actions to secure long term water reliability under treaties with ,mexico2 and 7#d7 recommendations for projects1 resources1 and legislative authorities needed to fully implement the strategy developed under subsection 7b77#b74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #aidd ,water ,treaty ,the term #aidd ,water ,treaty means the ,treaty ,relating to the ,utilization of ,waters of the ,colorado and ,tijuana ,rivers and of the ,rio ,grande signed at ,washington on ,february #c1 #aidd1 and the ,supplementary ,protocol signed at ,washington ,november #ad1 #aidd4 7#b7 ,working ,group ,the term ,working ,group means the interagency working group established under subsection 7a74 #abdac4 ,cost-share grants for rollover protection structures 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,approved rollover protection structure ,the term approved rollover protection structure means a rollover protection structure that the ,program ,administrator determines-- 7,a7 may be installed on eligible equipment2 7,b7 includes a seatbelt2 and 7,c7 meets or exceeds the rollover protection structure standards4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 an agricultural producer2 and 7,b7 an eligible school4 7#c7 ,eligible equipment ,the term eligible equipment means an agricultural tractor that the ,program ,administrator determines to be eligible for installation of an approved rollover protection structure4 7#d7 ,eligible school ,the term eligible school means-- 7,a7 a vocational school that provides agricultural instruction or training2 7,b7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 that provides direct1 practical agricultural instruction or training2 and 7,c7 a public or private secondary school 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg77 the curriculum of which includes an agricultural instruction or training component4 7#e7 ,program ,administrator ,the term ,program ,administrator means the organization selected by the ,secretary under subsection 7c77#a77;,b74 7#f7 ,rollover protection structure standards ,the term rollover protection structure standards includes the following3 7,a7 ,the ,,sae ,j#baid and ,,sae ,j#aaid standards issued by the ,society of ,automotive ,engineers 7and successor standards74 7,b7 ,any other relevant national or international rollover protection structure manufacturing or testing standards4 7b7 ,cost-share grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for the cost of purchasing1 transporting1 and installing on eligible equipment approved rollover protection structures4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of a grant under this section shall equal #gj percent of the costs of the eligible entity to purchase1 transport1 and install the approved rollover protection structure4 7,b7 ,exception ,if1 for an eligible entity that is the recipient of a grant under this section1 the costs to purchase1 transport1 and install an approved rollover structure 7as documented by the eligible entity7 exceed #ejj1 the amount of the grant shall be increased to cover an increased percentage 7as determined by the ,secretary7 of such costs4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,program ,administrator ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 seek competitive bids from nongovernmental organizations seeking to serve as the ,program ,administrator under this section2 7,b7 select #a organization from among the organizations that submit bids under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 enter into a cooperative agreement with that organization to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,program ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 identify-- 7i7 approved rollover protection structures2 and 7ii7 eligible equipment2 7,b7 administer the application process under subsection 7d72 and 7,c7 establish and administer a public website and phone hotline with information necessary-- 7i7 to inform eligible entities1 as described in subsection 7a77#b71 of the grant opportunities made available by this ,act1 and 7ii7 to administer the application process under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to apply for a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,program ,administrator an application1 including documentation of the cost described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,approval or denial ,on receipt of an application under paragraph 7#a71 the ,program ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 determine-- 7i7 whether the applicant is eligible for a grant under this section2 and 7ii7 the amount of a grant under this section for which the applicant is eligible2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,secretary a notification of the determinations under subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,disbursement ,on receipt of a notification under subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 if an applicant is eligible for a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall disburse to the eligible entity the amount of the grant described in subsection 7d77#b77;,a77ii74 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #gbe1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7#b7 ,allocation ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall use #gj percent of such amounts for grants under this section2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,program ,administrator-- 7i7 #ae percent of such amounts for the promotion of1 and upgrades to the website referred to in subsection 7c77#b77;,c72 and 7ii7 #ae percent of such amounts for the telephone hotline referred to in such subsection4 ,april #ba1 #bjbf,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed