,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #fhc #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #eebf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bd1 #bjbf,mr4 ,boozman1 from the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 reported the following original bill2 which was read twice and placed on the calendar ,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 ,agricultural ,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,subtitle ,a--,commodity ,policy,sec4 #aaja4 ,suspension of permanent price support authority4,sec4 #aajb4 ,servicing of loans4,sec4 #aajc4 ,certification of average adjusted gross income by enrolled agents4,sec4 #aajd4 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation records1 reports1 and data4,sec4 #aaje4 ,storage facility loans4,sec4 #aajf4 ,strengthening domestic food production supply chains4,sec4 #aajg4 ,dry edible beans study4,sec4 #aajh4 ,additional base acres4,subtitle ,b--,dairy,sec4 #abja4 ,reauthorizations4,sec4 #abjb4 ,mandatory reporting of dairy product processing costs4,sec4 #abjc4 ,dairy reports4,sec4 #abjd4 ,dairy margin coverage4,subtitle ,c--,supplemental ,agricultural ,disaster ,assistance,sec4 #acja4 ,noninsured crop disaster assistance program4,sec4 #acjb4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance4,sec4 #acjc4 ,tree assistance program4,sec4 #acjd4 ,specialty crop emergency assistance framework4,sec4 #acje4 ,assistance in the form of block grants4,subtitle ,d--,administration,sec4 #adja4 ,regulations4,sec4 #adjb4 ,technical correction4,sec4 #adjc4 ,implementation4,,title ,,ii--,conservation,subtitle ,a--,conservation ,reserve ,program,sec4 #baja4 ,conservation reserve4,sec4 #bajb4 ,conservation reserve enhancement program4,sec4 #bajc4 ,farmable wetland program4,sec4 #bajd4 ,duties of the ,secretary4,sec4 #baje4 ,payments4,subtitle ,b--,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 ,c--,conservation ,stewardship ,program,sec4 #bcja4 ,conservation stewardship program4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,duties of the ,secretary4,subtitle ,d--,funding and administration,sec4 #bdja4 ,funding4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,conservation standards and requirements4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,establishment and review of conservation practice standards4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,delivery of technical assistance4,sec4 #bdje4 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,temporary administration of conservation programs4,sec4 #bdjg4 ,prohibition on conservation payments benefitting foreign countries of concern4,subtitle ,e--,agricultural ,conservation ,easement ,program,sec4 #beja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bejb4 ,agricultural land easements4,sec4 #bejc4 ,wetland reserve easements4,sec4 #bejd4 ,administration4,sec4 #beje4 ,adjusted gross income limitation4,subtitle ,f--,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program,sec4 #bfja4 ,establishment and purposes4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,inclusion of emergency watershed program as a covered program4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,regional conservation partnerships4,sec4 #bfje4 ,assistance to producers4,sec4 #bfjf4 ,funding4,sec4 #bfjg4 ,critical conservation areas4,subtitle ,g--,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program,sec4 #bgja4 ,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program4,sec4 #bgjb4 ,healthy forests reserve program4,subtitle ,h--,other ,conservation programs,sec4 #bhja4 ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,emergency conservation programs4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,feral swine eradication and control program4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,conservation of private grazing land4,sec4 #bhje4 ,state conservation assistance4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service initiative4,,title ,,iii--,trade,subtitle ,a--,food for ,peace ,act,sec4 #caja4 ,united ,states policy4,sec4 #cajb4 ,food aid quality assurance4,sec4 #cajc4 ,repeal of minimum levels of assistance4,sec4 #cajd4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group4,sec4 #caje4 ,program oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation4,sec4 #cajf4 ,international food relief partnership4,sec4 #cajg4 ,use of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation4,sec4 #cajh4 ,technical corrections and administrative provisions4,sec4 #caji4 ,expiration date4,sec4 #caaj4 ,minimum level of nonemergency food assistance4,sec4 #caaa4 ,micronutrient fortification programs4,sec4 #caab4 ,plan and transfer of functions of ,food for ,peace to ,department of ,agriculture4,sec4 #caac4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program4,subtitle ,b--,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh,sec4 #cbja4 ,preserving foreign markets for goods using common names4,sec4 #cbjb4 ,technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities4,sec4 #cbjc4 ,report on competitiveness of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops4,sec4 #cbjd4 ,definition of specialty crops4,sec4 #cbje4 ,agricultural trade promotion and facilitation4,sec4 #cbjf4 ,interagency seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetable working group4,subtitle ,c--,other agricultural trade laws,sec4 #ccja4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe4,sec4 #ccjb4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act4,sec4 #ccjc4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program4,sec4 #ccjd4 ,international agricultural education fellowship program4,sec4 #ccje4 ,international agriculture cultural immersion and exchange program4,sec4 #ccjf4 ,international food security technical assistance4,sec4 #ccjg4 ,global ,crop ,diversity ,trust4,sec4 #ccjh4 ,local and regional food aid procurement projects4,subtitle ,d--,reports,sec4 #cdja4 ,report on the domestic competitiveness of ,united ,states-grown agricultural commodities4,sec4 #cdjb4 ,report on international shrimp trade4,,title ,,iv--,nutrition,subtitle ,a--,supplemental nutrition assistance program,sec4 #daja4 ,eligible food4,sec4 #dajb4 ,state cost share delay4,sec4 #dajc4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations4,sec4 #dajd4 ,support for wireless and mobile equipment for certain entities4,sec4 #daje4 ,prohibited fees4,sec4 #dajf4 ,permanent authority for online purchasing4,sec4 #dajg4 ,enhanced cybersecurity for ,,snap4,sec4 #dajh4 ,approval of retail food stores and wholesale food concerns4,sec4 #daji4 ,streamlining applications for farmers4,sec4 #daaj4 ,administrative processes for retailers4,sec4 #daaa4 ,animal protein as eligible incentive food4,sec4 #daab4 ,staffing flexibility4,sec4 #daac4 ,quality control improvements4,sec4 #daad4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #daae4 ,retail food store and recipient trafficking4,sec4 #daaf4 ,the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #daag4 ,dairy nutrition incentive program4,subtitle ,b--,commodity distribution programs,sec4 #dbja4 ,delivering for rural seniors4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,commodity distribution program4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,commodity supplemental food program4,sec4 #dbjd4 ,distribution of surplus commodities to special nutrition projects4,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous,sec4 #dcja4 ,seniors farmers' market nutrition program4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions4,sec4 #dcjc4 ,gus ,schumacher ,nutrition ,incentive ,program reauthorization4,sec4 #dcjd4 ,buy ,american requirements4,sec4 #dcje4 ,dietary guidelines4,sec4 #dcjf4 ,food loss and waste reduction liaison annual report4,sec4 #dcjg4 ,healthy food financing initiative4,sec4 #dcjh4 ,option for purchasing ,,tefap through ,do,d ,fresh4,sec4 #dcji4 ,technical corrections4,,title ,v--,credit,subtitle ,a--,farm ,credit ,system,sec4 #eaja4 ,extension of credit to businesses providing services to producers or harvesters of aquatic products4,sec4 #eajb4 ,export finance authority4,sec4 #eajc4 ,support for rural water systems4,sec4 #eajd4 ,financing for essential rural community facilities4,sec4 #eaje4 ,limitation on rural business investment companies4,sec4 #eajf4 ,loan guarantees4,sec4 #eajg4 ,standards for qualified loans4,sec4 #eajh4 ,study on rural home mortgage credit4,subtitle ,b--,farm ownership and operating loans,sec4 #ebja4 ,limitations on loan amounts4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,inflation percentage4,sec4 #ebjc4 ,precision agriculture under the conservation loan and loan guarantee program4,sec4 #ebjd4 ,down payment loan program4,sec4 #ebje4 ,persons eligible for loans4,sec4 #ebjf4 ,refinancing of bridge loans4,sec4 #ebjg4 ,support for resolving ownership and succession issues relating to farmland4,sec4 #ebjh4 ,limitation on microloan amounts4,sec4 #ebji4 ,cooperative lending pilot projects4,sec4 #ebaj4 ,refinancing of guaranteed loans into direct loans4,sec4 #ebaa4 ,pilot projects for preapproval of direct farm ownership loans4,sec4 #ebab4 ,definition of qualified beginning farmer or rancher4,sec4 #ebac4 ,use of additional funds for direct operating microloans under certain conditions4,sec4 #ebad4 ,state agricultural mediation programs4,sec4 #ebae4 ,prompt approval of loans and loan guarantees4,sec4 #ebaf4 ,farm operating loans for commercial fishing4,subtitle ,c--,administrative provisions,sec4 #ecja4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,loan authorization levels4,sec4 #ecjc4 ,loan fund set-asides4,sec4 #ecjd4 ,temporary prohibition of loans to borrowers that have received debt forgiveness4,sec4 #ecje4 ,technical corrections4,,title ,,vi--,rural ,development,subtitle ,a--,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf,,part ,i--,rural broadband access,sec4 #faja4 ,streamlining broadband authorities4,sec4 #fajb4 ,expansion of middle mile infrastructure into rural areas4,sec4 #fajc4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program4,sec4 #fajd4 ,last mile broadband deployment4,,part ,,ii--,additional amendments ,sec4 #faaa4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for utility infrastructure purposes4,sec4 #faab4 ,rural development loans and grants4,sec4 #faac4 ,expansion of #iaa access4,sec4 #faad4 ,rural ,utilities ,service electric programs4,subtitle ,b--,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act,sec4 #fbja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,,search grants4,sec4 #fbjc4 ,rural water1 wastewater1 and waste disposal facility direct loans4,sec4 #fbjd4 ,rural water and wastewater technical assistance and training programs4,sec4 #fbje4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program4,sec4 #fbjf4 ,rural water and wastewater cybersecurity circuit rider program4,sec4 #fbjg4 ,tribal college and university essential community facilities4,sec4 #fbjh4 ,essential community facilities technical assistance and training4,sec4 #fbji4 ,emergency preparedness1 response1 and recovery technical assistance program4,sec4 #fbaj4 ,assistance to provide water and wastewater services in financially distressed rural areas4,sec4 #fbaa4 ,community facilities direct and guaranteed loans for health care services4,sec4 #fbab4 ,community ,facilities ,relending ,program4,sec4 #fbac4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program4,sec4 #fbad4 ,additional assistance for rural water systems4,sec4 #fbae4 ,water systems for rural and native villages in ,alaska4,sec4 #fbaf4 ,rural decentralized water systems4,sec4 #fbag4 ,healthy drinking water affordability assistance program4,sec4 #fbah4 ,solid waste management grants4,sec4 #fbai4 ,rural business development grants4,sec4 #fbbj4 ,rural cooperative development grants4,sec4 #fbba4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural products4,sec4 #fbbb4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program4,sec4 #fbbc4 ,rural economic area partnership zones4,sec4 #fbbd4 ,intermediary relending program4,sec4 #fbbe4 ,lender fees in guaranteed loan programs2 rural water refinancing improvements4,sec4 #fbbf4 ,definition of rural and rural area4,sec4 #fbbg4 ,streamlining review4,sec4 #fbbh4 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service programs technical assistance and training4,sec4 #fbbi4 ,national ,rural ,development ,partnership4,sec4 #fbcj4 ,grants for ,,noaa weather radio transmitters4,sec4 #fbca4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program4,sec4 #fbcb4 ,health care services4,sec4 #fbcc4 ,strategic community investment plans4,sec4 #fbcd4 ,rural innovation stronger economy grant program4,sec4 #fbce4 ,rural ,development ,innovation ,center4,sec4 #fbcf4 ,rural business investment program4,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous,p,a,r,t ,i--,rural care economy,sec4 #fcja4 ,improving the rural care economy2 prioritizations4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,rural hospital revitalization4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,rural health care facility assistance4,,part ,,ii--,other miscellaneous provisions,sec4 #fcaa4 ,distance learning and telemedicine4,sec4 #fcab4 ,agriculture ,innovation ,center ,demonstration ,program4,sec4 #fcac4 ,rural ,energy ,savings ,program4,sec4 #fcad4 ,interagency task force on outdoor recreation coordination4,sec4 #fcae4 ,new1 mobile1 and expanded meat and poultry processing and rendering grants4,sec4 #fcaf4 ,annual efficiency report4,,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 at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaaa4 ,agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaab4 ,david ,a4 ,scott ,scholarship ,program for ,students at #ahij ,institutions4,sec4 #gaac4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaad4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment at insular area land-grant institutions4,sec4 #gaae4 ,new beginning for ,tribal students4,sec4 #gaaf4 ,hispanic-serving institutions4,sec4 #gaag4 ,binational agricultural research and development4,sec4 #gaah4 ,international agriculture partnerships and grants program4,sec4 #gaai4 ,research equipment grants4,sec4 #gabj4 ,university research4,sec4 #gaba4 ,cooperative extension service4,sec4 #gabb4 ,supplemental and alternative crops4,sec4 #gabc4 ,new ,era ,rural ,technology ,program4,sec4 #gabd4 ,capacity building grants for ,,nlgca institutions4,sec4 #gabe4 ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority4,sec4 #gabf4 ,capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs4,sec4 #gabg4 ,aquaculture assistance programs4,sec4 #gabh4 ,rangeland research programs4,sec4 #gabi4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response4,sec4 #gacj4 ,distance education and resident instruction grants program for insular area institutions of higher education4,sec4 #gaca4 ,limitation on certain research in countries of concern4,subtitle ,b--,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij,sec4 #gbja4 ,best utilization of biological applications4,sec4 #gbjb4 ,integrated management systems4,sec4 #gbjc4 ,sustainable agriculture technology development and transfer program4,sec4 #gbjd4 ,national training program4,sec4 #gbje4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program4,sec4 #gbjf4 ,national ,agricultural ,weather ,information ,system4,sec4 #gbjg4 ,agricultural genome to phenome initiative4,sec4 #gbjh4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives4,sec4 #gbji4 ,organic agriculture research and extension initiative4,sec4 #gbaj4 ,farm business management4,sec4 #gbaa4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative4,sec4 #gbab4 ,centers of ,excellence at #ahij ,institutions4,sec4 #gbac4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities4,sec4 #gbad4 ,national ,rural ,information ,center ,clearinghouse4,subtitle ,c--,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih,sec4 #gcja4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program4,sec4 #gcjc4 ,support for research regarding diseases of wheat1 triticale1 and barley caused by ,fusarium graminearum or by ,tilletia indica4,sec4 #gcjd4 ,grants for youth organizations4,sec4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop research initiative4,sec4 #gcjf4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program4,sec4 #gcjg4 ,forestry products advanced utilization research4,sec4 #gcjh4 ,agriculture grants for veteran education and training services4,sec4 #gcji4 ,national biochar research network4,subtitle ,d--,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh,,part ,i--,agricultural security,sec4 #gdja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication center4,sec4 #gdjb4 ,assistance to build local capacity in agricultural biosecurity planning1 preparation1 and response4,sec4 #gdjc4 ,research and development of agricultural countermeasures4,sec4 #gdjd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program4,,part ,,ii--,miscellaneous provisions,sec4 #gdaa4 ,grazinglands research laboratory4,sec4 #gdab4 ,farm and ,ranch ,stress ,assistance ,network4,sec4 #gdac4 ,natural products research program4,sec4 #gdad4 ,sun grant program4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #geja4 ,agricultural and food law research4,sec4 #gejb4 ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act4,sec4 #gejc4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid4,sec4 #gejd4 ,report on the extension service needs of ,tribal lands and populations4,sec4 #geje4 ,restoration of #d-;,h name and emblem authority4,sec4 #gejf4 ,amendments to the ,hatch ,act4,sec4 #gejg4 ,amendment to ,smith-,lever ,act4,sec4 #gejh4 ,agriculture and ,food ,research ,initiative4,sec4 #geji4 ,extension ,design and ,demonstration ,initiative4,sec4 #geaj4 ,biomass research and development4,sec4 #geaa4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh4,sec4 #geab4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj4,sec4 #geac4 ,federal agriculture research facilities4,sec4 #gead4 ,enhanced use lease authority program4,sec4 #geae4 ,agricultural security and durability initiative4,sec4 #geaf4 ,foundation for ,food and ,agriculture ,research4,,title ,,viii--,forestry,subtitle ,a--,forest data modernization,sec4 #haja4 ,forest inventory and analysis strategic plan4,sec4 #hajb4 ,forest inventory and analysis program blue ribbon panel4,subtitle ,b--,forest health and management,sec4 #hbja4 ,definitions4,,part ,i--,forest ,service management,sec4 #hbaa4 ,hazardous fuel reduction on ,federal land4,sec4 #hbab4 ,insect infestations and related diseases4,sec4 #hbac4 ,insect and disease treatment areas4,sec4 #hbad4 ,collaborative restoration project4,sec4 #hbae4 ,wildfire resilience project size4,sec4 #hbaf4 ,greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat4,sec4 #hbag4 ,fuel breaks in forests and other wildland vegetation4,sec4 #hbah4 ,categorical exclusion for high-priority hazard trees4,sec4 #hbai4 ,categorical exclusion for electric utility lines rights-of-way4,sec4 #hbbj4 ,consultation under certain land and resource management plans and land use plans4,sec4 #hbba4 ,forest ,service participation in ,,aces program4,sec4 #hbbb4 ,timber sales on ,national ,forest ,system land4,sec4 #hbbc4 ,prairie dog management4,,part ,,ii--,state and private partnerships,sec4 #hbca4 ,support for ,state assessments and strategies for forest resources4,sec4 #hbcb4 ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration program4,sec4 #hbcc4 ,promoting cross-boundary wildfire mitigation4,sec4 #hbcd4 ,extension of stewardship contracting maximum term limits4,sec4 #hbce4 ,water source protection program4,sec4 #hbcf4 ,watershed condition framework improvements4,sec4 #hbcg4 ,authorization for lease of ,forest ,service sites4,sec4 #hbch4 ,modification of good neighbor authority4,sec4 #hbci4 ,collaborative forest landscape restoration program4,sec4 #hbdj4 ,joint ,chiefs ,landscape ,restoration ,partnership program4,,part ,,iii--,timber innovation,sec4 #hbea4 ,wood innovations grant program4,sec4 #hbeb4 ,community ,wood ,facilities ,grant ,program4,sec4 #hbec4 ,report on use of mass timber in construction of ,department of ,agriculture facilities and other ,federal structures4,sec4 #hbed4 ,forest and wood products data tracker4,subtitle ,c--,forest conservation,sec4 #hcja4 ,semiarid agroforestry research center4,sec4 #hcjb4 ,forest ,service ,legacy ,road and ,trail ,remediation program4,subtitle ,d--,land designations,sec4 #hdja4 ,chester ,county reversionary and mineral interests release4,sec4 #hdjb4 ,rough ,mountain ,wilderness and ,rich ,hole ,wilderness designations4,sec4 #hdjc4 ,conveyance of specified ,forest ,service property to ,perry ,county1 ,arkansas4,sec4 #hdjd4 ,okhissa ,lake rural economic development land conveyance4,sec4 #hdje4 ,lake ,winnibigoshish land exchange4,sec4 #hdjf4 ,release of reversionary interest1 ,black ,river ,state ,forest1 ,wisconsin4,sec4 #hdjg4 ,shawnee ,national ,forest conservation4,sec4 #hdjh4 ,shenandoah ,mountain4,sec4 #hdji4 ,flatside ,wilderness additions4,sec4 #hdaj4 ,talladega ,national ,forest boundary modification4,sec4 #hdaa4 ,benton ,mac,kaye ,national ,scenic ,trail feasibility study4,sec4 #hdab4 ,relocation of memorial honoring the #i ,air ,force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash during a training mission on ,august #ca1 #aihb4,sec4 #hdac4 ,appraisals4,subtitle ,e--,white oak resilience,sec4 #heja4 ,white ,oak ,restoration ,initiative ,coalition4,sec4 #hejb4 ,forest ,service pilot program4,sec4 #hejc4 ,white oak regeneration and upland oak habitat4,sec4 #hejd4 ,tree nursery shortages4,subtitle ,f--,other matters,sec4 #hfja4 ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act4,sec4 #hfjb4 ,rural revitalization technologies4,sec4 #hfjc4 ,resource advisory committees4,sec4 #hfjd4 ,tribal forest protection management4,sec4 #hfje4 ,civilian ,conservation ,centers4,sec4 #hfjf4 ,permits and agreements with electrical utilities4,sec4 #hfjg4 ,exemption for previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system land4,sec4 #hfjh4 ,alignment of ,farm ,service ,agency and ,forest ,service drought response4,sec4 #hfji4 ,rural fire prevention and control4,sec4 #hfaj4 ,safety standards for wildland firefighters4,sec4 #hfaa4 ,technical corrections4,,title ,,ix--,energy,sec4 #ijja4 ,definition of advanced biofuel4,sec4 #ijjb4 ,biobased markets program4,sec4 #ijjc4 ,biorefinery1 renewable chemical1 biobased product manufacturing1 and sustainable aviation fuel 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 flexibility program for bioenergy producers4,sec4 #ijji4 ,biomass crop assistance program4,sec4 #ijaj4 ,carbon utilization and biogas education program4,sec4 #ijaa4 ,sustainable aviation fuels strategy4,sec4 #ijab4 ,leveraging efficiency awareness for pumping systems4,sec4 #ijac4 ,technical corrections4,,title ,x--,horticulture,subtitle ,a--,horticulture marketing and information,sec4 #ajaja4 ,marketing orders4,sec4 #ajajb4 ,specialty crops market news allocation4,sec4 #ajajc4 ,local agriculture market program4,sec4 #ajajd4 ,acer access and development program4,sec4 #ajaje4 ,national organic program4,sec4 #ajajf4 ,national organic certification cost-share program4,sec4 #ajajg4 ,food safety education initiatives4,sec4 #ajajh4 ,national ,plant ,diagnostic ,network4,sec4 #ajaji4 ,specialty crop block grants4,sec4 #ajaaj4 ,organic inputs verification4,sec4 #ajaaa4 ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production4,sec4 #ajaab4 ,national organic program oversight protocols and inspection requirements4,sec4 #ajaac4 ,study on barriers to participation in ,department of ,agriculture programs faced by certified organic farms and farms interested in transitioning to organic production4,sec4 #ajaad4 ,strengthening ,local ,food ,security ,program4,subtitle ,b--,regulatory reform,sec4 #ajbja4 ,biostimulants4,sec4 #ajbjb4 ,soil health study4,sec4 #ajbjc4 ,,fifra interagency working group4,sec4 #ajbjd4 ,interstate movement outside of the continental ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajbje4 ,construction projects to support emergency plant health response efforts4,sec4 #ajbjf4 ,agriculture quarantine and inspection program reserve fee4,sec4 #ajbjg4 ,registration review4,sec4 #ajbjh4 ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy4,sec4 #ajbji4 ,coordination4,sec4 #ajbaj4 ,multiple crop and pesticide use survey4,sec4 #ajbaa4 ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy4,sec4 #ajbab4 ,national ,clean ,plant ,network4,sec4 #ajbac4 ,proper administration of the definition of specialty crop4,,title ,,xi--,crop insurance,sec4 #aajja4 ,definition of specialty crop4,sec4 #aajjb4 ,management of ,corporation4,sec4 #aajjc4 ,identification of holders of substantial interests4,sec4 #aajjd4 ,restoration of final agency determinations4,sec4 #aajje4 ,coverage of revenue losses4,sec4 #aajjf4 ,yield determinations4,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 ,limitation on farm program participation4,sec4 #aajab4 ,pilot program to review effectiveness of coverage penalty4,sec4 #aajac4 ,program compliance and integrity4,sec4 #aajad4 ,whole farm improvements4,sec4 #aajae4 ,research and development4,sec4 #aajaf4 ,risk management study for lamb4,sec4 #aajag4 ,report on standard reinsurance agreement4,,title ,,xii--,miscellaneous,subtitle ,a--,livestock,sec4 #abaja4 ,animal importation inspections4,sec4 #abajb4 ,animal disease prevention and management4,sec4 #abajc4 ,engagement with export markets4,sec4 #abajd4 ,report on support for livestock and poultry producers during a foreign animal disease outbreak4,sec4 #abaje4 ,additional training facilities4,sec4 #abajf4 ,allowed interest of livestock auction owners in meatpacking businesses4,sec4 #abajg4 ,hazard analysis and critical control point guidance and resources for small and very small poultry and meat establishments4,sec4 #abajh4 ,national ,poultry ,improvement ,plan4,sec4 #abaji4 ,u4,s4 ,swine ,health ,improvement ,plan4,sec4 #abaaj4 ,interstate internet sales of certain ,state-inspected meat and poultry4,sec4 #abaaa4 ,outreach on ,cooperative ,interstate ,shipment4,sec4 #abaab4 ,livestock and meat marketing study4,sec4 #abaac4 ,country of origin labeling for beef4,subtitle ,b--,national security,sec4 #abbja4 ,definitions2 organizational updates4,sec4 #abbjb4 ,reporting requirements4,sec4 #abbjc4 ,civil penalties4,sec4 #abbjd4 ,investigative actions4,sec4 #abbje4 ,public inspection4,sec4 #abbjf4 ,secretarial reports4,sec4 #abbjg4 ,office of ,homeland ,security1 ,department of ,agriculture4,sec4 #abbjh4 ,assessment of cybersecurity threats and security vulnerabilities in the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector4,subtitle ,c--,fertilizer,sec4 #abcja4 ,crop input reporting4,sec4 #abcjb4 ,fertilizer research4,sec4 #abcjc4 ,fertilizer mandatory reporting4,subtitle ,d--,united ,states grain standards reauthorization,sec4 #abdja4 ,prioritizing improvements to grain grading technology4,sec4 #abdjb4 ,additional flexibilities4,sec4 #abdjc4 ,investment authority4,sec4 #abdjd4 ,administrative and supervisory costs4,sec4 #abdje4 ,general authorities4,sec4 #abdjf4 ,reporting requirements4,sec4 #abdjg4 ,improving advisory committee nominations efficiency and continuity4,sec4 #abdjh4 ,reauthorization of other expiring provisions4,subtitle ,e--,year-,round ,e#ae and ,,rfs reform,sec4 #abeja4 ,year-,round ,e#ae and ,,rfs ,reform4,subtitle ,f--,other miscellaneous provisions,sec4 #abfja4 ,protecting animals with shelter4,sec4 #abfjb4 ,importation of live dogs4,sec4 #abfjc4 ,dairy business innovation initiatives4,sec4 #abfjd4 ,country of origin labeling for cooked king crab and tanner crab and cooked and canned salmon4,sec4 #abfje4 ,country of origin and method of production labeling for fish4,sec4 #abfjf4 ,establishment of ,office of ,seafood4,sec4 #abfjg4 ,study and report on expanding seafood processing capacity4,sec4 #abfjh4 ,office of ,small ,farms4,sec4 #abfji4 ,innovative feed enhancement4,sec4 #abfaj4 ,codifying useful regulatory definitions4,sec4 #abfaa4 ,cattle ,fever ,tick ,eradication ,program review and report4,sec4 #abfab4 ,qualified renewable biomass4,sec4 #abfac4 ,promoting precision agriculture4,sec4 #abfad4 ,farming opportunities training and outreach4,sec4 #abfae4 ,improvements to ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor4,sec4 #abfaf4 ,whole milk under the school breakfast program4,sec4 #abfag4 ,commission on ,rural ,maternal ,health4,sec4 #abfah4 ,cost-share grants for rollover protection structures4,sec4 #abfai4 ,improving whistleblower protections under the ,commodity ,exchange ,act4 #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 ,a ,commodity ,policy #aaja4 ,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 #aajb4 ,servicing of 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 of ,agriculture shall be deemed1 for purposes of section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 ,united ,states ,code1 services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property4 4 #aajc4 ,certification of average adjusted gross income by enrolled agents ,section #ajja;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,a71 by striking accountant or attorney and inserting accountant1 an enrolled agent properly licensed to practice as required under rules promulgated under section #ccj7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or an attorney2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 an enrolled agent properly licensed to practice as required under rules promulgated under section #ccj7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 after certified public accountant4 #aajd4 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation records1 reports1 and data 7a7 ,in general ,section #ac of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gadk7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,corporation in the first sentence and inserting the following3 #ac4 ,records1 reports1 and data 7a7 ,records ,the ,corporation 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated71 in the first sentence1 by striking account and shall and inserting the following3 8account4 7b7 ,annual reports ,the ,corporation shall 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking forwarded by the ,secretary of ,agriculture to the ,president for transmission to the and inserting transmitted by the ,secretary of ,agriculture to2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,in addition to the annual report1 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,quarterly reports ,in addition to the annual reports filed under subsection 7b71 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so designated71 by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,commodity estimate books 7#a7 ,data ,in addition to the reports under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,corporation shall biannually submit to ,congress a report comprising a ,commodity ,estimate ,book that contains the data included in1 and in a format substantially similar to1 the ,commodity ,estimate ,books formerly published by the budget division of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 which shall contain both actual and estimated years of budgetary data by program and account for the ,corporation1 including the latest policy assumptions and supporting economic data4 7#b7 ,public availability ,each ,commodity ,estimate ,book submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made publicly available in a searchable electronic format on a website maintained by the ,department of ,agriculture4 7e7 ,submission to ,congress ,each report required to be submitted to ,congress under this section shall be submitted 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 7f7 ,categorization of certain data ,to the extent a report prepared and submitted to ,congress under this section includes a description of expenditures made by the ,secretary pursuant to section #e1 each of those expenditures shall be clearly categorized by the corresponding subsection of section #e providing the authority for the expenditure4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to the reports required under section #ac of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gadk7 beginning with the first calendar year that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaje4 ,storage facility loans 7a7 ,in general ,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 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 producers to construct or upgrade storage facilities for propane and fertilizer that is primarily used for agricultural production 7as defined in section #dbgi4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph774 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend part #adcf of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to reflect the amendments made by subsection 7a71 including to ensure that1 with respect to fertilizer1 loans may be made under the ,farm ,storage ,facility ,loan ,program for1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,dry bins and dry flat storage4 7#b7 ,fertilizer blenders4 7#c7 ,liquid tanks4 7#d7 ,anhydrous ammonia pressure vessels4 7#e7 ,foundations1 electrical systems1 conveyors1 plumbing1 piping1 and pumps necessary for the receipt1 storage1 and removal of fertilizer products4 #aajf4 ,strengthening domestic food production supply chains 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fhh7 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 the provisions of law 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 a program described in subsection 7a72 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 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fdi7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #acja the following3 #acjb4 ,strengthening domestic food production supply chains4 4 #aajg4 ,dry edible beans study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall contract with #a or more qualified entities to conduct a study to determine whether the inclusion of dry edible beans as a covered commodity 7as defined in section #aaaa of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa77 and a loan commodity 7as defined in section #abja7;a7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijca7;a777 under the programs authorized under subtitles ,a and ,b of title ,i of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq47 would provide producers of dry edible beans with an effective safety net4 7b7 ,analysis required ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the #a or more entities conducting the study required under this section include evaluations and recommendations concerning the appropriate establishment of-- 7#a7 loan rates2 7#b7 reference prices2 7#c7 base acres2 7#d7 payment acres and yields2 and 7#e7 other relevant program details to effectuate full inclusion of dry edible beans as a covered commodity and a loan commodity4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days 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 findings of the study required under this section4 7d7 ,mitigation ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to establish a mitigation program under which the ,secretary shall reduce stocks-to-use ratios of dry edible beans to achieve and maintain average historical levels4 #aajh4 ,additional base acres ,section #aaab7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking a total of not more than an additional #cj1jjj1jjj base acres and inserting additional base acres2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the total number of additional base acres allocated under this subsection may not exceed the lesser of the number of base acres eligible to be allocated under this subsection during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on ,september #a1 #bjbf1 less any base acres that owners of farms elect not to receive1 and #ca1ejj1jjj42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking exceed #cj1jjj1jjj acres and inserting exceed the maximum total number of acres described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking equal to #cj1jjj1jjj acres and inserting equal to that maximum total number of acres4 ,b ,dairy #abja4 ,reauthorizations 7a7 ,dairy forward pricing program ,section #aejb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hggb7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7b7 ,dairy indemnity payment program ,section #c of ,public ,law #ij-dhd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #deec7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7c7 ,dairy promotion and research board ,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 #abjb4 ,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 and 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 reporting2 and inserting ,reporting2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph 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 the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish a report containing the information obtained under subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 subject to the conditions described in subsection 7b77#b74 4 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#e7 by inserting 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#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note2 relating to regulatory planning and review7 or any successor order4 4 #abjc4 ,dairy reports ,section #cja7d7 of the ,dairy and ,tobacco ,adjustment ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dead7d77 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 enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 a report 7which shall be submitted not later than #ah months after the last day of each calendar year74 #abjd4 ,dairy margin coverage 7a7 ,termination of administrative fee ,section #adjd of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijed7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,no fees ,no participating dairy operation shall be required to pay a fee to participate in dairy margin coverage4 4 7b7 ,dairy margin coverage payments ,section #adjf7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijef7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking ,for purposes and inserting ,except in the case of coverage under section #adjg7;b77#a71 for purposes4 7c7 ,premiums for dairy margin coverage ,section #adjg of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting under subsection 7c7 after dairy margin coverage2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,premiums and election 7#a7 ,no premiums for first #f1jjj1jjj pounds of production ,for the first #f1jjj1jjj pounds of milk marketings included in the production history of a participating dairy operation1 the participating dairy operation may participate in dairy margin coverage without paying any premium and without making an annual coverage election4 7#b7 ,producer election ,a participating dairy operation may elect tier ,,ii coverage under subsection 7c7 on an annual basis in a manner prescribed by the ,secretary that maximizes participation in dairy margin coverage under tier ,,ii4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking tables contained in subsections 7b7 and and inserting table contained in subsection2 and 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b77;,b71 by striking coverage level in a tier each place it appears and inserting a tier ,,ii coverage level under subsection 7c74 7d7 ,effect of failure to pay premiums ,section #adjh of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking fails to pay the required annual administrative fee under section #adjd or2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking administrative fee or premiums1 as the case may be and inserting premiums2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking until the fees or and inserting for tier ,,ii coverage under section #adjg7;c7 until the2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking administrative fees and4 ,c ,supplemental ,agricultural ,disaster ,assistance #acja4 ,noninsured crop disaster assistance program ,section #aif7;c77#b7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7;c77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,community ditches 7i7 ,definition of community ditch ,in this subparagraph1 the term community ditch means a private1 unincorporated or cooperative irrigation ditch system1 including an acequia or an unincorporated mutual ditch company4 7ii7 ,causes of loss ,on making a determination described in subsection 7a77#c7 for producers that rely on a community ditch1 the ,secretary shall provide assistance under this section to those producers from all losses suffered as a result of the causes described in subsection 7a77#c74 4 #acjb4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance 7a7 ,definitions ,section #aeja7;a77#d77;,g7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;a77#d77;,g77 is amended by striking livestock1 and inserting livestock 7including unweaned livestock714 7b7 ,livestock indemnity payments ,section #aeja7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting 7including ,mexican ,gray ,wolves71 panthers1 after wolves2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,weight categories ,for the purposes of establishing weight categories to carry out paragraph 7#a7 with respect to non-adult livestock described in subsection 7a77#d77;,a71 the ,secretary shall establish weight categories of-- 7,a7 less than #djj pounds2 and 7,b7 such other weights that are more than #djj pounds as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#g7 ,required documentation for certain losses ,with respect to eligible attacks by animals or avian predators1 the ,secretary shall treat documentation showing probability or confirmation of such an attack as sufficient to qualify for payments under this subsection4 4 7c7 ,emergency assistance for livestock1 honey bees1 and farm-raised fish ,section #aeja7;d77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;d77#b77 is amended by striking reduce losses and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8reduce-- 7,a7 losses caused by feed or water shortages 7including transportation costs that are necessary to reduce losses71 disease1 adverse weather1 drought1 or other factors1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including inspections of cattle tick fever2 and 7,b7 winter stockpile grazing losses4 4 #acjc4 ,tree assistance program ,section #aeja7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or biennial after annual2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or pest after insect2 and 7#b7 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 the assistance is provided not later than-- 7,a7 #b years after the application for the assistance is approved2 or 7,b7 if the period described in subparagraph 7,a7 is not adequate for tree survival1 such period as is necessary to ensure tree survival4 7#g7 ,alternatives used in replanting 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower that receives assistance under this subsection with respect to tree loss may use the 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 from the location used prior to the loss4 7,b7 ,payment limitations with respect to alternatives ,assistance provided for replanting under subparagraph 7,a7 may not exceed-- 7i7 for a use described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower replanted using the variety lost2 7ii7 for a use described in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower replanted using the stand density lost2 and 7iii7 for a use described in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 the amount the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower would receive if the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower replanted in the location in which the loss occurred4 7#h7 ,notice of 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 the approval or denial4 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 #acjd4 ,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 #aig4 ,specialty crop emergency assistance framework 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of additional funds made available after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a framework to provide direct assistance to producers of specialty crops the production of which is 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 crops relative to other crops2 7#b7 the greater input costs required to grow specialty crops relative to other crops2 and 7#c7 diverse types of legal entities and business 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 section4 7,b7 ,exception ,in the case of a person or legal entity with an average gross income 7as calculated under subparagraph 7,b7 of section #ajja;,d7b77#d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77#d777 for which greater than or equal to #ge percent of the average derives from farming1 ranching1 or silviculture activities 7as defined in subparagraph 7,a7 of that section7-- 7i7 subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph 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;,a of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-a74 7e7 ,definition of specialty crop ,in this section1 the term specialty crop has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe74 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 section #aig of that ,act before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i77,,ii71 by inserting or section #aig of that ,act before the semicolon4 #acje4 ,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 #ijha7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aejb4 ,assistance in the form of block grants 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of 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 grants to ,states4 7b7 ,covered losses ,in this section1 the term covered losses means losses-- 7#a7 of revenue1 quality1 or production of crops1 trees1 bushes1 vines1 timber1 poultry1 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 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fej7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aeja the following3 #aejb4 ,assistance in the form of block grants4 4 ,d ,administration #adja4 ,regulations ,section #afja7;c77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijia7;c77#b77 is amended by striking and section #ajaji of that ,act and inserting section #ajaji of that ,act1 and title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf and the amendments made by that title4 #adjb4 ,technical correction ,section #ajja;,e7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-d7;c77 is amended by striking ,agricultural ,stabilization and ,conservation ,service and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency4 #adjc4 ,implementation ,section #afad of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking pursuant #b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;a7 and inserting pursuant to section #bea7;a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;a772 and 7ii7 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-- 7i7 by striking of subtitles ,b or ,c2 and 7ii7 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 title ,i of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #deji71 except with respect to the assistance provided under sections #abjg7;c7 and #abjh2 and 7iii7 section #aef of the ,federal ,agriculture ,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 ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 through 7viii7 as clauses 7x7 through 7xvi71 respectively2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 ,title ,i of division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-cbh2 #acf ,stat4 #ebja74 7iii7 ,title ,i of division ,b of the ,extending ,government ,funding and ,delivering ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7,public ,law #aag-dc2 #ace ,stat4 #cef74 7iv7 ,chapter #a of subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,stat4 #baje74 7v7 ,title ,i of division ,b of the ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 and ,economic ,security ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf2 #acd ,stat4 #eje74 7vi7 ,section #gia of division ,b of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id2 #acc ,stat4 #bfeh74 7vii7 ,title ,i of the ,additional ,supplemental ,appropriations for ,disaster ,relief ,act1 #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-bj2 #acc ,stat4 #hga74 7viii7 ,title ,i of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #ddij74 7ix7 ,title ,i of the ,further ,additional ,supplemental ,appropriations for ,disaster ,relief ,requirements ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-abc2 #acb ,stat4 #fe74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 ,,ii ,conservation ,a ,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 ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,e71 by adding or at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b77ii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#g74 7c7 ,enrollment ,section #abca7;d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking during-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting during fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca not more than #bg1jjj1jjj acres42 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 in carrying out clause 7i71 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall maintain not fewer than #b1jjj1jjj acres in the conservation reserve at any one time during fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7iii7 the ,secretary shall not maintain in the conservation reserve more than #ab1jjj1jjj acres of land described in subsection 7b77#c74 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 land that will be enrolled under the ,state acres for wildlife enhancement practice established by the ,secretary2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc2 and and inserting #bjca42 7ii7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#a7-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through the ,secretary in clause 7i7 and inserting paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary4 7d7 ,eligibility for consideration ,section #abca7;h7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;h77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,land with grazing infrastructure ,on the expiration of a contract entered into under this subchapter that covers land that includes grazing infrastructure established with cost sharing assistance under section #abcd7;b77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall consider that land to be planted for purposes of subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 that land shall be eligible for reenrollment in the conservation reserve1 subject to the requirements of this subchapter4 4 #bajb4 ,conservation reserve enhancement program 7a7 ,in general ,section #abca;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7other than an agreement described in subsection 7e77 after this subchapter2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77vi71 by inserting or other appropriate practices1 such as dryland agricultural uses and grazing1 after conservation practices2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,updates to existing agreements 7i7 ,in general 7,i7 ,option to update ,the ,secretary shall provide an option to signatories to an agreement under this subsection to update the agreement1 without renegotiating other provisions of the agreement1 to include new incentives made available under this subchapter beginning on ,january #a1 #bjah1 such as riparian forest buffer management payments4 7,,ii7 ,matching funds ,requirements for matching funds described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall not apply to the updates to an agreement described in subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,drought and water conservation agreements ,in the case of an agreement covered by subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#e7 entered into before the date of enactment of that subparagraph under which the payment rate is lower than the payment rate that would be calculated for the agreement under that subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall modify the agreement by calculating the payment rate in accordance with that subparagraph4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,drought and water conservation agreements 7,a7 ,retirement of water rights ,in the case of an agreement described in subsection 7e7 that includes a permanent retirement of water rights1 the payment rates for annual payments shall be equal to the irrigated acre payment rates determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,dryland agricultural uses ,in the case of an agreement described in subsection 7e7 that permits dryland agricultural uses pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 the payment rates for annual payments shall be equal to the difference between-- 7i7 the irrigated acre payment rates determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the dryland acre payment rates determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by inserting subject to subsection 7c77#e71 before calculate4 7b7 ,seasonally flooded working lands habitat conservation agreements ,section #abca;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,seasonally flooded working lands habitat conservation agreements ,in the case of an agreement entered into under subsection 7b77#a7 that addresses diminished quantity and quality of wetland wildlife habitats1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a71 may-- 7#a7 enroll other agricultural land on which the conservation concerns identified in the agreement can be addressed if the enrollment of such other agricultural land is critical to the accomplishment of the purposes of the agreement2 7#b7 if the agreement involves the maintenance of habitat for #a or more wetland-dependent species on working cropland1 permit seasonally flooded agricultural uses on such working cropland with the adoption of seasonal flooding and at least #a best management practice2 and 7#c7 calculate annual rental payments in a manner that-- 7,a7 is comparable with annual costs to maintain other seasonally-flooded wetland wildlife habitats in the region2 and 7,b7 ensures regional consistency in rental payment rates4 4 #bajc4 ,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 the #bjjh through #bjbc fiscal years and inserting each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjca4 #bajd4 ,duties of the ,secretary ,section #abcc7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by inserting subject to subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,iii7 of clause 7i71 and subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7ii71 of subparagraph 7,b71 before are subject to2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vi7 as subclauses 7,,ii7 through 7,,vii71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting before subclause 7,,ii7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,i7 emergency haying in response to a localized or regional drought1 flooding1 wildfire1 or other emergency1 on certain practices1 outside the primary nesting season or during the final #b weeks of the primary nesting season1 on not more than #ej percent of contract acres1 as identified in the site-specific plan1 when-- 7aa7 the county is designated as ,d#b 7severe drought7 or greater according to the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor2 7bb7 there is at least a #dj percent loss in forage production in the county2 or 7cc7 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,state technical committee1 determines that the program can assist in the response to a natural disaster event without permanent damage to the established cover2 2 and 7iii7 in subclause 7,,ii7 7as so redesignated71 in the matter preceding item 7aa71 by striking emergency haying1 emergency grazing1 or other emergency use and inserting emergency grazing or other emergency use2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 ,damage to cover for wildlife populations ,haying or grazing described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not be permitted on land subject to a contract under the conservation reserve program1 or under a particular practice1 if haying or grazing during the final #b weeks of the primary nesting season under that practice1 as applicable1 would cause long-term damage to vegetative cover for wildlife populations supported by the applicable practice on that land4 7iii7 ,applicability of nepa ,the exceptions described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 shall not be subject to the requirements of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 4 #baje4 ,payments 7a7 ,cost sharing payments ,section #abcd7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking establishing water and inserting the following3 8establishing-- 7,a7 water 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 grazing infrastructure and water infrastructure under each contract1 for all practices1 if grazing is included in the conservation plan and addresses a resource concern4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,management payments ,the ,secretary shall make cost sharing payments to an owner or operator under this subchapter for any management activity described in section #abcb7;a77#e71 except for those management activities relating to haying or grazing4 4 7b7 ,annual rental payments ,section #abcd7;d77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;d77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the ,secretary shall consider-- and inserting the following3 8the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall determine for a tract of land a rental rate based on the #c predominant soils of cropland on that tract1 and apply that rental rate to any land within that tract that is enrolled in the conservation reserve under this subchapter2 7,b7 subject to subparagraph 7,a71 shall consider-- 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 notwithstanding clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 shall not apply an adjustment based on the rate of inflation to any payment1 overall rental payment1 or other payment that an owner or operator receives under this subchapter4 4 7c7 ,payment limitation for rental payments ,section #abcd7;g77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;g77#a77 is amended by striking #ej1jjj and inserting #abe1jjj4 ,b ,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program #bbja4 ,definitions ,section #abdj;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b77v71 by inserting 7including planning for the adoption of precision agriculture practices and precision agriculture technology7 after planning2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ab71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,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#h7 ,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 mapping2 7,b7 satellite or aerial imagery2 7,c7 yield monitors2 7,d7 soil mapping2 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 leads to a reduction in1 or improves efficiency of1 crop and livestock production inputs1 which may include seed1 feed1 fertilizer1 chemicals1 water1 and time4 4 #bbjb4 ,establishment and administration 7a7 ,payments ,section #abdj;,b7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b77ii71 by striking shall and inserting may2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,a producer shall and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,payments under this subtitle ,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 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 to cover costs for the same practices on the same land4 7ii7 ,notice to producers ,the ,secretary shall inform a producer participating in the program in writing of the availability of a loan or loan guarantee under section #cjd of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 as it relates to the costs of implementing practices under the program4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting ,state-determined before high-priority2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,waiver of irrigation history requirement 7,a7 ,requests ,the ,secretary shall provide an opportunity for a ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 to submit to the ,secretary a request to waive a requirement established by the ,secretary that1 to be eligible for a payment under the program1 there shall be a history of irrigation on the applicable land4 7,b7 ,covered land ,a request submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 may cover-- 7i7 all of the land in a ,state2 or 7ii7 #a or more regions in the ,state1 as described in the request4 7,c7 ,requirement of no adverse impact ,the ,secretary may approve a request submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,state technical committee demonstrates that the waiver would not create an adverse impact to aquifer depletion or surface streams experiencing decreased flow4 7,d7 ,efficiency requirement ,in the case of a contract entered into under the program that includes a payment pursuant to a waiver under this paragraph1 the contract shall require the implementation of irrigation equipment and an irrigation water management conservation plan that is as efficient on water resources as practicable4 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 7,c7 ,emergency grazing and haying access preserved ,no priority resource concern1 practice1 or incentive relating to restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors on eligible land described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall prevent or alter emergency grazing and haying access for that land under the conservation reserve program4 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 ,wildlife ,habitat ,incentive ,program ,section #abdj;,b7g7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 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 practices enrolled under ,working ,lands for ,wildlife initiatives2 and 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,for the purpose and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,seasonal wetland habitat for waterfowl and migratory birds ,for the purpose 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,forested habitat for upland birds ,for the purposes of providing forested habitat for upland birds1 a practice that is eligible for payment under paragraph 7#a7 and targeted for funding under subsection 7f7 may include a practice to establish native vegetation beneficial to upland wildlife1 including soft-mast tree and shrub species and other vegetation found in early successional habitats1 on eligible forest land4 4 7d7 ,water conservation or irrigation efficiency practice ,section #abdj;,b7h77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;h77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,payment limitations ,with respect to contracts entered into under this paragraph during the period of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 payments to an entity1 directly or indirectly1 may not exceed1 in aggregate1 #b1jjj1jjj4 4 7e7 ,payment limitations for payments for conservation practices related to organic production ,section #abdj;,b7i77#c77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;i77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i77,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 during the period of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 #adj1jjj4 4 7f7 ,requirements ,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 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall not require as a term or condition of any contract or implementation of a practice for payment under the program-- 7#a7 soil testing1 unless the practice standard for the practice requires soil testing2 or 7#b7 a whole-farm assessment1 whole farm plan1 or other conservation assessment or conservation plan beyond what is required to implement the practice4 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-- 7#a7 by striking #bjah1 or and inserting #bjah12 and 7#b7 by inserting or the period of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 after #bjbc14 #bbjd4 ,conservation innovation grants and payments 7a7 ,competitive grants for innovative conservation approaches ,section #abdj;,h7a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking pay the cost of and inserting award2 7#b7 by inserting the development and evaluation of new and before innovative approaches2 and 7#c7 by inserting 1 including for the purpose of incorporating innovation and new technologies into existing conservation practice standards or establishing new conservation practice standards before the period at the end4 7b7 ,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 striking practices and inserting practices1 including both management and structural practices12 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 evaluation data for new and emerging technology and recommendations for ,state and regional applications2 and 2 and 7#d7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking practices4 and inserting practices for consideration through the process established under section #abdb7;h77#c744 ,c ,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 relating to restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors on the eligible land described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall prevent or alter emergency grazing and haying access for that land under the conservation reserve program4 4 #bcjb4 ,duties of the ,secretary ,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 ,d ,funding and administration #bdja4 ,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 and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to provide cost sharing payments under section #abcd7;b77#a77;,b7 for acreage not enrolled under section #abca7;d77#b74 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7ii7 #b1fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7iii7 #b1gjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7iv7 #b1ijj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7v7 #c1bee1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #a1bge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7ii7 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7iii7 #a1cbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7iv7 #a1cbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7v7 #a1cbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 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 4 #bdjb4 ,conservation standards and requirements ,section #abda7;j77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;j77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 a schedule for the revision of existing1 and establishment of new1 conservation practice standards under section #abdb7;h74 4 #bdjc4 ,establishment and 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 inserting ,establishment and before ,review2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and inserting not less frequently than once every #e years2 7ii7 by inserting on a rolling basis1 after standard12 and 7iii7 by striking that ,act and inserting the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ensures equivalent natural resource benefits4 and inserting integrates new and innovative technologies that provide equivalent or improved natural resources benefits compared to the current conservation practice standard22 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 provide an opportunity for public input on each conservation practice standard under review2 7,f7 publicly post a summary of comments received under subparagraph 7,e7 and decisions made or not made due to those comments2 and 7,g7 publish each revised conservation practice standard4 2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,establishment of conservation practice standards 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 develop1 for the programs under this title1 a streamlined1 publicly accessible1 administrative process for establishing1 including proposing1 reviewing1 and adopting1 interim conservation practice standards and conservation practice standards2 and 7ii7 publish a detailed description of the process developed under clause 7i71 including-- 7,i7 specific thresholds appropriate for expedited review2 and 7,,ii7 an associated timeline for the implementation of the review4 7,b7 ,requirements ,under the process established under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consider conservation innovations and scientific and technological advancements1 including from projects developed under section #abdj;,h2 7ii7 allow ,state and local flexibility in the creation of-- 7,i7 interim conservation practice standards and supplements to existing conservation practice standards to address the considerations described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 partnership-led proposals for new and innovative techniques to facilitate implementing agreements and grants under this title2 7iii7 solicit regular input from ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a7 for recommendations that identify innovations or advancements described in clause 7i72 and 7iv7 allow for public submission of conservation practices for consideration as interim conservation practice standards4 7,c7 ,innovative technology priority ,the ,secretary shall prioritize the review of conservation practice standards and interim conservation practice standards under the process established under subparagraph 7,a7 for the purpose of integrating innovative technologies1 including-- 7i7 precision agriculture technologies2 7ii7 biological sources of fertilizer1 nutrient use efficiency technologies1 and other tools1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that 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,d7 ,public information ,under the process established under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available information describing-- 7i7 what constitutes-- 7,i7 a conservation practice standard2 and 7,,ii7 an interim conservation practice standard2 7ii7 the process by which the public can submit to the ,secretary conservation practices for consideration as interim conservation practice standards1 including a template and written instructions for how to submit a conservation practice for consideration2 7iii7 the data1 metrics1 third-party or scientific information1 and other relevant information that the ,secretary needs to consider in the establishment of interim conservation practice standards2 7iv7 the process by which an interim conservation practice standard becomes a conservation practice standard2 7v7 the means by which the public can engage ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a7 to consider interim conservation practice standards already in effect in other ,states2 and 7vi7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 2 and 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 ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 and 7ii7 by striking ,congress a report on-- and inserting ,congress and make publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,agriculture a report describing--2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting a detailed description of before the administrative2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking or revised2 and 7ii7 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 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate with respect to improving the process for reviewing and establishing conservation practice standards4 4 #bdjd4 ,delivery of technical assistance ,section #abdb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,approved non-,federal certifying entity ,the term approved non-,federal certifying entity means a non-,federal entity approved by the ,secretary under subsection 7e77#e77;,c77ii7 to perform certifications of third-party providers under this section4 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#c7 ,farmer-to-farmer network ,the term farmer-to-farmer network means any affiliation or association of farmers that share information1 technical assistance1 or any other type of mutually beneficial support4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking science-based1 site-specific practices designed and inserting timely1 science-based1 and site-specific practice design and implementation assistance2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting 7including private sector entities7 after non-,federal entities2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh and inserting ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking ensure and all that follows through engineering1 and inserting ensure that third-party providers with expertise in the technical aspects of conservation planning1 watershed planning1 environmental engineering1 conservation practice design1 implementation1 and evaluation1 or other technical skills1 as determined by the ,secretary12 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall certify a third-party provider through-- 7,a7 a certification process administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7,b7 a non-,federal entity 7other than a ,state agency7 approved by the ,secretary to perform the certification2 or 7,c7 a ,state agency with statutory authority to certify1 administer1 or license professionals in one or more fields of natural resources1 agriculture1 or engineering approved by the ,secretary to perform the certification4 7#e7 ,non-,federal certifying entity process 7,a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall establish a process for the certification of third-party providers through approved non-,federal certifying entities1 with the goal of increasing third-party provider capacity1 including the certification of qualified agricultural retailers1 cooperatives1 professional societies1 service providers1 and organizations described in section #abfe;,a7#d77;,b77i74 7,b7 ,eligibility of non-,federal entities ,in determining the eligibility of an entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7 7referred to in this paragraph as a non-,federal entity7 to perform certifications1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the ability of the non-,federal entity to assess qualifications of a third-party provider and certify third-party providers at scale2 7ii7 the experience of the non-,federal entity in working with third-party providers and eligible participants2 7iii7 the expertise of the non-,federal entity in the technical and science-based aspects of conservation delivery described in paragraph 7#c77;,a72 7iv7 the history of the non-,federal entity in working with agricultural producers2 and 7v7 such other qualifications as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,approval ,not later than #fj business days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application submitted by a non-,federal entity to perform certifications of third-party providers under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine if the non-,federal entity meets the eligibility requirements established under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 if the ,secretary makes a positive determination under clause 7i71 approve the non-,federal entity to perform certifications of third-party providers under this section4 7,d7 ,timely decisions ,not later than #aj business days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a notification submitted by a third-party provider that the third-party provider has been certified by an approved non-,federal certifying entity to provide technical assistance for specified practices and conservation activities1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 review the certification2 and 7ii7 if the certification is satisfactory to the ,secretary1 include the name of the third-party provider on the registry of certified third-party providers maintained by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,duties of approved non-,federal certifying entities ,an approved 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 and 7ii7 provide to third-party providers certified by the approved non-,federal certifying entity-- 7,i7 training to ensure that the third-party providers are qualified to provide the technical assistance described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 continuing education1 as appropriate1 to ensure that the third-party providers are educated in the most recent technical- and science-based aspects of conservation delivery4 7#f7 ,streamlined certification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall provide a streamlined certification process for a third-party provider that has an appropriate specialty certification1 including a certified crop advisor certified by the ,american ,society of ,agronomy1 a professional engineer1 or a holder of a technical certification approved by the ,secretary4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,review ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and additionally thereafter at the discretion of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review certification requirements for third-party providers2 7,b7 make any adjustments considered necessary by the ,secretary to improve participation and the quality and effectiveness of conservation practices implemented and adopted with support from technical service providers2 and 7,c7 conduct outreach to and receive input from third-party providers1 both that currently participate in the program under this section and those that no longer participate in the program1 and entities1 organizations1 and associations providing or supporting consultative services to agriculture1 livestock1 and forest producers to assess barriers and opportunities for the use of third-party provider assistance for improved conservation program delivery4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by inserting maintenance1 after outreach12 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,payment amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish fair and reasonable amounts of payments for technical services provided by third-party providers at rates equivalent to1 but that do not exceed1 technical assistance provided by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in determining fair and reasonable 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 another ,federal program directly to an eligible participant for technical assistance provided by a third-party provider certified under this section shall be-- 7i7 excluded from cost-sharing requirements under the program under which the payment was provided2 and 7ii7 equal to not more than #ajj percent of the fair and reasonable payment amount for the applicable technical assistance determined under subparagraph 7,b74 7#f7 ,transparency ,not later than #a year after the date of establishment of the processes under paragraphs 7#e77;,a7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7e71 and routinely thereafter1 the ,secretary shall provide accessible public information on-- 7,a7 funds obligated to third-party providers through-- 7i7 contracts entered into under this subtitle2 and 7ii7 agreements with public and private sector entities to secure third-party technical assistance2 7,b7 certification results1 including-- 7i7 the number of third-party providers certified by the ,secretary2 7ii7 the number of approved non-,federal certifying entities2 7iii7 the number of third-party providers certified through approved non-,federal certifying entities2 and 7iv7 the number of third-party providers certified based on ,state agency or professional association credentialing2 and 7,c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 the estimated number of staff hours or full-time equivalents saved through work accomplished by third-party providers4 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,provision of assistance to ,farmer-to-,farmer networks 7#a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subsection are-- 7,a7 to build capacity for farmer-to-farmer networks1 connect farmers with mentors or group learning opportunities1 and support goal setting to increase long-term adoption of consistent1 science-based1 site-specific practices designed to achieve conservation objectives on land active in agricultural1 forestry1 or related uses2 7,b7 to increase the provision of technical assistance that meets the specific needs of1 and is accessible to1 farmers1 ranchers1 and forest owners using different farming models1 practices1 and scales2 7,c7 to establish and steward farmer-to-farmer networks2 and 7,d7 to establish reporting requirements for activities carried out under this subsection4 7#b7 ,cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities to carry out the purposes described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a nonprofit entity described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 7ii7 a farmer-to-farmer network2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 a ,tribal organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7v7 a unit of local government 7including a conservation district and a conservation district association72 7vi7 an institution of higher education2 7vii7 a ,state2 and 7viii7 any other entity designated by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,prioritization ,in selecting eligible entities with which to enter into cooperative agreements under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that seek to meet the specific needs of1 and are accessible to-- 7i7 historically underserved farmers1 ranchers1 and forest owners1 including limited-resource farmers1 ranchers1 and forest owners 7as determined by the ,secretary72 or 7ii7 farmers1 ranchers1 and forest owners operating in high-poverty areas1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,responsibilities of providers of assistance to farmer-to-farmer networks 7,a7 ,in general ,if an eligible entity provides assistance to establish a farmer-to-farmer network using assistance provided through a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#b71 the eligible entity shall be responsible for not less than #b of the following actions3 7i7 ,facilitating and increasing farmer access to farmer-to-farmer networks4 7ii7 ,facilitating mentor and mentee matchmaking among farmers4 7iii7 ,coordinating training and resources to build the skills of farmer-to-farmer network leaders and participants for effective education1 grassroots-based learning1 and cross-training with respect to the facilitation of1 information about1 and other skills with respect to building effective farmer-to-farmer networks4 7iv7 ,maintaining and promulgating a list of relevant entities1 associations1 and individuals that are supporting1 or have an interest in supporting1 farmer-to-farmer networks4 7v7 ,administering subawards to increase farmer access to farmer-to-farmer assistance in accordance with paragraph 7#d74 7vi7 ,other actions determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,language assistance ,if an eligible entity provides assistance described in subparagraph 7,a7 to a non-,english speaking farmer1 rancher1 or forest owner1 the eligible entity shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 provide that assistance in the native language of the farmer1 rancher1 or forest owner4 7,c7 ,reporting ,an eligible entity that enters into a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#b7 shall annually submit to the ,secretary a report describing-- 7i7 the conservation activities carried out under the cooperative agreement2 and 7ii7 any subawards administered pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77v74 7#d7 ,subawards 7,a7 ,in general ,if an eligible entity awards a subaward pursuant to paragraph 7#c77;,a77v7 to an eligible subawardee described in subparagraph 7,b71 the eligible subawardee shall use that award-- 7i7 to plan and conduct events1 and identify and develop innovative activities1 to support building capacity for farmer-to-farmer networks1 connecting farmers with mentors or group learning opportunities1 and supporting goal setting to increase long-term adoption of consistent1 science-based1 site-specific conservation objectives on land active in agricultural1 forestry1 or related uses2 and 7ii7 to compensate participants in the events and activities described in clause 7i7 at market rates4 7,b7 ,eligible subawardees ,an entity eligible for a subaward under paragraph 7#c77;,a77v7 is-- 7i7 a nonprofit entity described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 7ii7 a farmer-to-farmer network2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 a ,tribal organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7v7 a unit of local government 7including a conservation district and a conservation district association72 7vi7 an institution of higher education2 7vii7 an individual2 and 7viii7 any other entity designated by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary1 in conjunction with the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall establish any necessary additional requirements for subawards under paragraph 7#c77;,a77v74 7#e7 ,reporting ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the status of activities funded under this subsection1 including-- 7,a7 funding awarded2 7,b7 the results of the activities1 including1 if feasible1 conservation practice adoption outcomes2 and 7,c7 if applicable1 outreach activities the ,secretary has considered incorporating into other conservation technical assistance efforts as a result of the program established under this subsection4 7#f7 ,funding ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may use funds appropriated by ,congress under section #f of the ,soil ,conservation and ,domestic ,allotment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;f74 4 #bdje4 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs ,section #abdd7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 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 #bdjf4 ,temporary administration of conservation programs 7a7 ,interim ,administration ,subject to subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall use the applicable regulations in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 to the extent that the terms and conditions of those regulations are consistent with the amendments made by this title1 to carry out the programs under laws as amended by this title1 including-- 7#a7 the conservation reserve program under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq47 7as amended by subtitle ,a72 7#b7 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 seq47 7as amended by subtitle ,b72 7#c7 the conservation stewardship program under 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 7as amended by subtitle ,c72 and 7#d7 the agricultural conservation easement program established under subtitle ,h of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe et seq47 7as amended by subtitle ,e74 7b7 ,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program ,notwithstanding section #abga;,e7e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7e771 and subject to subsection 7d71 for fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary may use an availability of program funding announcement consistent with the amendments made by subtitle ,f to carry out the regional conservation partnership program under subtitle ,i of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga et seq47 without issuing a regulation4 7c7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may only use funds authorized to be made available by this title or the amendments made by this title for the specific programs described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 and subsection 7b71 in accordance with any restrictions on the use of those funds1 for the purposes described in subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,termination of ,authority ,the authority of the ,secretary to carry out subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall terminate #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,permanent ,administration ,effective beginning on the termination date described in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall carry out this title and the amendments made by this title in accordance with such final regulations as the ,secretary considers necessary to carry out this title and the amendments made by this title4 #bdjg4 ,prohibition on conservation payments benefitting foreign countries of concern ,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 ,prohibition on conservation payments benefitting foreign countries of concern ,in carrying out any conservation program administered by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may prohibit payments if the ,secretary determines that such payments would directly benefit an entity or company that is headquartered in or owned by nationals or the government of a foreign country of concern 7as defined in section #ajfab7;a7 of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba7;a7774 4 ,e ,agricultural ,conservation ,easement ,program #beja4 ,definitions ,section #abfe;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking an eligible entity the first place it appears and inserting one or more eligible entities2 and 7,,ii7 by striking an eligible entity owns or is and inserting one or more of those eligible entities own or are2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking the eligible entity certifies to the ,secretary that the and inserting each eligible entity certifies to the ,secretary that an2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by striking the subclause designation and all that follows through hold in item 7bb7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 hold 2 7bb7 by striking transfer ownership of the land and inserting ownership of the land will be transferred2 and 7cc7 by striking and at the end2 7,,iii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting that owns the land subject to the agricultural land easement held by another eligible entity after eligible entity2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 at no time hold both an agricultural land easement and ownership of the land subject to that agricultural land easement2 and 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking by the eligible entity and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting by one or more eligible entities if such an eligible entity fails to transfer ownership under clause 7ii742 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,a77ii77,i77bb7 and inserting 7,a77ii77,i72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a77i77,i71 by inserting 1 including a transaction in which the land is owned by an eligible entity but ownership of the land will be transferred to a farmer or rancher that is not an eligible entity prior to or on acquisition of the agricultural land easement after eligible entity4 #bejb4 ,agricultural land easements ,section #abfe;,b7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #ej percent and inserting #fj percent1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b77ii77,i712 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking the eligible entity shall provide a share that is at least equivalent to that provided by the ,secretary and inserting 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,a742 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by striking ,secretary1 the ,secretary and inserting the following3 8,secretary-- 7,i7 the ,secretary 2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so designated7-- 7aa7 by striking #ge percent and inserting #hj percent2 and 7bb7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 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 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,lower cost-share option 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#d77;,c77iii71 an eligible entity may elect to enter into an agreement under paragraph 7#d7 in which the terms and conditions of the 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 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,certification of eligible entities 7,a7 ,certification purpose ,the purpose of the certification of eligible entities under this paragraph is-- 7i7 to minimize administrative burdens on the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 to recognize the ability of experienced eligible entities to carry out the purposes of the program with minimal oversight by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,certification process ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which the ,secretary-- 7i7 directly certifies eligible entities that meet established criteria described in subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d72 7ii7 enters into long-term agreements with certified eligible entities2 7iii7 accepts proposals for cost-share assistance for the purchase of agricultural land easements throughout the duration of such agreements2 7iv7 allows a certified eligible entity to use its own terms and conditions1 notwithstanding paragraph 7#d77;,c71 as long as the terms and conditions are consistent with the purposes of the program2 7v7 may allow a certified eligible entity to include the minimum deed terms established by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#d77;,c72 and 7vi7 may allow a certified eligible entity to assist a non-certified eligible entity in the purchase and stewardship of an agricultural land easement4 7,c7 ,certification criteria for eligible entities ,to be certified through the process established under subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the ,secretary that the eligible entity-- 7i7 will maintain1 at a minimum1 for the duration of the agreement and the duration of each agricultural land easement acquired under the agreement-- 7,i7 a plan for administering agricultural land easements that is consistent with the purpose of the program2 7,,ii7 the capacity and resources to monitor and enforce agricultural land easements consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7,,iii7 policies and procedures to ensure-- 7aa7 the long-term integrity of agricultural land easements on eligible land consistent with the purposes of the program2 7bb7 timely completion of acquisitions of such agricultural land easements2 7cc7 timely and complete evaluation and reporting to the ,secretary on the use of funds provided under the program2 and 7dd7 compliance with program requirements1 including timely notification to the ,secretary required under the program1 such as notifications of de minimis adjustments in accordance with section #abfe;,d7c77#f77;,b72 and 7ii7 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 7,d7 ,expedited certification of public entities and accredited land trusts ,the ,secretary may certify an eligible entity using an expedited certification process under subparagraph 7,b7 if the eligible entity demonstrates that it-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 accredited by the ,land ,trust ,accreditation ,commission1 or by an equivalent accrediting body1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 a public agency with statutory authority for farm and ranchland protection2 7ii7 has acquired not fewer than #e agricultural land easements under the program or any predecessor program2 7iii7 has 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 program2 and 7iv7 meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,c77i74 7,e7 ,applicability to regional conservation partnership program ,the certification of an eligible entity under this paragraph1 and the authorities under this paragraph resulting from that certification1 shall apply to the establishment by the eligible entity of easements under the regional conservation partnership program under subtitle ,i4 7,f7 ,review2 revocation 7i7 ,review 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a review of eligible entities certified under subparagraph 7,b7 every #c years to ensure that such entities are meeting the criteria established under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d74 7,,ii7 ,de minimis adjustments ,each review under subclause 7,i7 shall include a review of any de minimis adjustments made by each certified eligible entity under section #abfe;,d7c77#f77;,b71 including a review of whether timely notification of each de minimis adjustment was made to the ,secretary in accordance with clause 7iii77,i7 of that section4 7ii7 ,revocation ,if the ,secretary finds that a certified eligible entity no longer meets the criteria established under subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d71 as applicable1 the ,secretary may-- 7,i7 allow the certified eligible entity a specified period of time1 at a minimum #ahj days1 in which to take such actions as may be necessary to meet the criteria2 and 7,,ii7 revoke the certification of the eligible entity1 if1 after the specified period of time1 the certified eligible entity does not meet such criteria4 4 #bejc4 ,wetland reserve easements ,section #abfe;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 by striking 2 or and inserting 2 and2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7f7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7g72 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting technical and before financial2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7g7 as subsections 7f7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,easement stewardship 7#a7 ,in general ,using amounts made available to carry out the program1 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to eligible land enrolled under this section-- 7,a7 regularly assess and monitor the enrolled land2 7,b7 provide technical and financial assistance for the repair1 necessary maintenance1 and enhancement activities described in the wetland reserve easement plan developed for the eligible land under subsection 7g77#a72 and 7,c7 create and execute a #e-year stewardship plan for assessment1 capacity1 and performance1 ensuring the monitoring1 repair1 maintenance1 and enhancement activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 are completed to ensure wetland reserve easements fulfill the purposes of-- 7i7 the program2 and 7ii7 the wetland reserve easement plans described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,payments ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall make payments in amounts that are not more than #ajj percent of the eligible costs1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 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 an inventory of the existing stewardship needs of all wetland reserve easements2 7,b7 a plan to address the stewardship needs described in that inventory2 7,c7 the amounts the ,secretary will allocate to address those stewardship needs2 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 of those stewardship needs is addressed4 7e7 ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assist owners in complying with the terms and conditions of a wetland reserve easement4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts or agreements with a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agency1 nongovernmental organization1 ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 or 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 #bejd4 ,administration ,section #abfe;,d7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;d7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,de minimis adjustments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may approve and make a de minimis adjustment1 as determined by the ,secretary and subject to conditions determined by the ,secretary1 to any interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 under the program if the ,secretary determines that the adjustment-- 7i7 increases conservation values or has a neutral or limited negative effect on conservation values2 7ii7 is in the public interest or furthers the practical administration of the program2 and 7iii7 is not a subordination1 modification1 exchange1 or termination1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,de minimis adjustments by certified eligible entities 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may authorize an eligible entity certified under section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 that has demonstrated the ability to make easement management decisions consistent with the purposes of the program to approve and make de minimis adjustments described in clause 7ii7 to any interest in eligible land held by the certified eligible entity if the certified eligible entity determines that the adjustment-- 7,i7 increases conservation values or has a neutral or limited negative effect on conservation values2 7,,ii7 is consistent with the program purposes for which the interest was originally acquired and furthers the practical administration of the program2 7,,iii7 is not made to resolve a violation or a potential violation2 and 7,,iv7 is not made with respect to an easement that is co-held by the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,types of de minimis adjustments ,the de minimis adjustments referred to in clause 7i7 are limited to-- 7,i7 title corrections2 7,,ii7 corrections of typographical errors2 7,,iii7 changes in legal descriptions as a result of minor survey or mapping errors2 7,,iv7 changes to the boundary of one or more building envelopes that do not result in an increase in the total number of building envelopes or that will result in an increase in the total area of the original building envelope boundary2 and 7,v7 relocation of easement access4 7iii7 ,notification 7,i7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which a certified eligible entity records a de minimis adjustment under clause 7i71 the certified eligible entity shall provide to the ,secretary a notice of the de minimis adjustment and a copy of the recorded instrument4 7,,ii7 ,failure to comply ,if an eligible entity fails to comply with subclause 7,i71 the ,secretary may-- 7aa7 immediately revoke the certification of the eligible entity under section #abfe;,b7b77#e72 and 7bb7 pursue any other remedies available to the ,secretary4 7iv7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subparagraph requires the ,secretary to determine whether each eligible entity seeking certification under section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 meets the requirements to make de minimis adjustments under this subparagraph4 4 #beje4 ,adjusted gross income limitation 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,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 ,f ,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program #bfja4 ,establishment and purposes ,section #abga7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,to address natural resource concerns on eligible land on a regional or watershed scale1 including-- 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 #bfjb4 ,inclusion of emergency watershed program as a covered program ,section #abga;,a7#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,the emergency watershed protection measures described in section #djc of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc74 4 #bfjc4 ,definitions ,section #abga;,a7#d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7#d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 ,an agricultural retailer 7including an agrichemical business and a farm retail outlet or supplier74 4 #bfjd4 ,regional conservation partnerships ,section #abga;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 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 the information described under subsections 7c7 and 7d7 necessary to fund and carry out the project to be implemented under the partnership agreement4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,other programs ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a contribution of an eligible partner under this paragraph may be used to satisfy matching or cost participation requirements under another ,federal program 7other than another ,department of ,agriculture program7 or non-,federal program4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 make covered program authorities1 such as entity certification under section #abfe;,b7b77#e71 available in the implementation of a partnership agreement2 and 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#d77;,d71 by inserting ,tribal1 after ,state14 #bfje4 ,assistance to producers 7a7 ,payments to certain producers 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abga;,c7c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7c77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,advance payments to producers 7,a7 ,in general ,on an election by a producer1 the ,secretary may provide an advance payment for costs related to purchasing materials or contracting associated with implementing an eligible activity4 7,b7 ,return of funds ,if the funds provided under subparagraph 7,a7 are not expended within #ij days1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 determine that the producer is in violation of the program contract2 and 7ii7 require the funds to be returned within a reasonable period1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,advance payments to eligible partners 7,a7 ,in general ,on an election by an eligible partner1 the ,secretary may provide an advance payment to the eligible partner related to project implementation1 as provided in the partnership agreement1 including an alternative funding arrangement under subsection 7d77#a74 7,b7 ,timeframe ,if the funds provided under subparagraph 7,a7 are not expended within the period specified in the partnership agreement1 but not more than #abj days1 the ,secretary shall not provide any additional advance payment under that paragraph until the eligible partner demonstrates the ability to expend the funds within the applicable period4 7,c7 ,return of funds ,the ,secretary may determine that an eligible partner is in violation of the partnership agreement and require the funds to be returned within a reasonable period1 as determined by the ,secretary1 if the eligible partner-- 7i7 fails to expend the funds within the applicable period2 or 7ii7 otherwise fails to manage any funds in accordance with the terms of the partnership agreement4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #abda7;i77#b77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking #abga;,c7c77#c7 and inserting #abga;,c7c77#e74 7b7 ,funding through alternative funding arrangements ,section #abga;,c7d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking or ,grant agreements2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or grant2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking or grant agreements2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77iii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 agricultural equipment and processing that can help scale conservation benefits2 and 4 #bfjf4 ,funding ,section #abga;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,federal share ,of the funds made available under subsection 7a71 no single project shall receive a ,federal share of funds greater than #ae1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,limitation on administrative expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide to an eligible partner a payment for indirect costs to cover administrative expenses of the eligible partner under a partnership agreement4 7#b7 ,rate ,the rate of a payment for indirect costs under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 an indirect cost rate negotiated by the ,secretary and the eligible partner1 which shall not exceed #ae percent2 or 7,b7 if the eligible partner does not have a negotiated indirect cost rate described in subparagraph 7,a71 #aj percent4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,no separate agreements ,the ,secretary shall not require an eligible partner to enter into an agreement separate from the partnership agreement to provide technical assistance to producers4 7,b7 ,authorization ,an eligible partner may provide technical assistance to producers as needed to support project planning and implementation for conservation benefits4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall limit costs of the ,secretary for technical assistance to costs specific and necessary to carry out the objectives of the program4 7,b7 ,technical assistance by the ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall not use amounts provided under a partnership agreement for technical assistance provided by the ,secretary without providing explicit notification to the eligible partner4 7,c7 ,technical assistance by eligible partners ,the ,federal share of the cost of technical assistance provided by an eligible partner shall be not more than #cj percent of the total cost of the project4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking pursuant to a partnership agreement and inserting and producers participating in the program4 #bfjg4 ,critical conservation areas ,section #abga;,f of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,native big game species ,the term native big game species means a native species of a large mammal1 including a wild deer1 an elk1 a pronghorn1 a wild sheep1 and a moose4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or substantially affecting after located in2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 including restoration and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors1 with a focus on native big game species after local level2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,in administering funds under section #abga;,d7d77#b71 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary4 ,g ,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program #bgja4 ,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program 7a7 ,in general ,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 ,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 an ,indian ,tribe or individual ,indian2 7,b7 land the title to which is held by an ,indian ,tribe or individual ,indian1 subject to a ,federal restriction against alienation or encumbrance2 7,c7 land that is subject to rights of use1 occupancy1 and benefit of #a or more ,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 established 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 any 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 and 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 ,code1 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 in accordance 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-- 7,i7 is not listed as endangered or threatened under that section2 but 7,,ii7 7aa7 is a candidate for that listing or listing as a ,state-listed species or a species of special concern2 or 7bb7 is designated by a ,state wildlife action plan as a species of greatest conservation need4 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 the natural resources and forest nature of the eligible land2 and 7,b7 permits the landowner the right to continue working forest production and related uses1 in accordance 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 a forest plan approved by the applicable ,state forester or ,state forestry agency2 7,c7 a forest plan developed under a third-party certification system determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 any other 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 by the landowner to the ,secretary for the purpose of protecting the natural resources and forest nature of the eligible land2 and 7,b7 permits the landowner the right to continue working forest production and related uses1 in accordance with the applicable forest reserve easement plan developed under section #abfg;,c7e77#a74 7#g7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program established under section #abfg;,a7a74 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;,a4 ,establishment and purposes 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,forest ,conservation ,easement ,program1 for the conservation and restoration of eligible land and natural resources through the acquisition of forest land easements or forest reserve easements4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,program are-- 7#a7 to protect the viability and sustainability of working forests and related conservation values of eligible land and limit the negative effects of nonforest uses2 7#b7 to protect and enhance forest ecosystem and landscape functions and values2 7#c7 to promote the restoration1 protection1 and improvement of habitats 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 seq47 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section74 #abfg;,b4 ,forest land easements 7a7 ,authorization ,as part of the ,program1 the ,secretary shall facilitate and provide funding in accordance with this section for-- 7#a7 the purchase by eligible entities of forest land easements on eligible land2 7#b7 the development of forest management plans2 and 7#c7 technical assistance to implement this section4 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive assistance under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish evaluation and ranking criteria with respect to applications submitted under this subsection to maximize the benefit of ,federal investments under the ,program4 7,b7 ,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#c7 ,priority ,in evaluating applications under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an application for the purchase of a forest land easement-- 7,a7 that maintains the viability of a working forest1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 on eligible land for which a forest management plan has been developed at the time of application4 7#d7 ,forest management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,if eligible land proposed to be subject to a forest land easement under the ,program does not have in effect a forest management plan on the date on which an application relating to the eligible land is submitted under this subsection1 the landowner1 in partnership with the applicable eligible entity1 shall develop a forest management plan for that eligible land as a condition of acquisition of the forest land easement4 7,b7 ,reimbursement ,the ,secretary may reimburse a landowner for the cost of development of a forest management plan under subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,treatment ,the ,secretary may evaluate and rank applications submitted under this subsection by eligible entities for the purchase of forest land easements from landowners who are socially disadvantaged forest landowners separately from applications submitted for the purchase of forest land easements from other landowners4 7c7 ,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 ,agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receipt of cost-share assistance under the ,program1 an eligible entity shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to stipulate the terms and conditions under which the eligible entity is permitted to use the cost-share assistance4 7,b7 ,duration ,an agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for a term of 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 such terms and conditions as the eligible entity determines to be appropriate for a forest land easement purchased using assistance under this section1 subject to the condition that the ,secretary shall determine that those 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 easement2 7iii7 include a requirement to implement a forest management plan on eligible land subject to the forest land easement1 subject to the condition that the forest management plan shall not be incorporated in1 or attached to1 the deed for the 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 terms and conditions ,an eligible entity may include any additional terms and conditions for a forest land easement purchased using assistance under this section 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 easement1 in accordance with applicable ,state law1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 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 land2 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 land2 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 land2 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 on 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 occurs1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 terminate the agreement2 and 7ii7 require the eligible entity to refund all1 or any part of1 the payments received by the eligible entity under the ,program1 with interest on the payments as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,scope 7,a7 ,federal share 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an agreement under paragraph 7#b7 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 under paragraph 7#b7 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 under paragraph 7#b71 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 subparagraph 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 whom the forest land easement will be purchased2 7,,iii7 costs associated with securing a deed to the forest land easement1 including the costs 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 7d7 ,methods of enrollment ,on acquisition of a forest land easement by an eligible entity using assistance provided under this section1 the ,secretary shall enroll the eligible land subject to the forest land easement in the ,program through the use of-- 7#a7 a permanent easement2 or 7#b7 an easement for the maximum duration allowed under applicable ,state law4 7e7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 on request1 to assist in compliance with the terms and conditions of a forest land easement under this section4 #abfg;,c4 ,forest reserve easements 7a7 ,authorization ,as part of the ,program1 the ,secretary shall provide to landowners of eligible land assistance to restore1 protect1 and enhance the eligible land through-- 7#a7 acquisition by the ,secretary of forest reserve easements on eligible land2 7#b7 assistance in developing forest reserve easement plans under subsection 7e72 and 7#c7 technical assistance to implement this section4 7b7 ,offers 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to grant to the ,secretary a forest reserve easement under this section1 a landowner of eligible land shall submit to the ,secretary an offer at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish evaluation and ranking criteria with respect to offers submitted under this subsection4 7#c7 ,priority ,in evaluating offers under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an offer for a forest reserve easement that provides the greatest conservation benefit-- 7,a7 primarily1 to a species listed as endangered or threatened under section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 and 7,b7 secondarily1 to any species that-- 7i7 is not listed as endangered or threatened under that section2 but 7ii7 7,i7 is a candidate for that listing or listing as a ,state-listed species or species of special concern2 or 7,,ii7 is designated by a ,state wildlife action plan as a species of greatest conservation need4 7#d7 ,other considerations ,the ,secretary may give additional consideration to eligible land the enrollment under this section of which will-- 7,a7 improve biological diversity2 7,b7 restore a native forest ecosystem2 7,c7 conserve forest land that provides a habitat for any species described in paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 reduce fragmentation of forest land2 or 7,e7 increase carbon sequestration4 7#e7 ,treatment ,the ,secretary may evaluate and rank offers submitted under this subsection by landowners who are socially disadvantaged forest landowners separately from offers submitted by other landowners4 7c7 ,methods of enrollment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enroll eligible land under this section-- 7,a7 through the use of-- 7i7 permanent easements2 7ii7 #cj-year easements2 or 7iii7 easements for the maximum duration allowed under applicable ,state law2 and 7,b7 in the case of acreage owned by an ,indian ,tribe1 through the use of-- 7i7 #cj-year contracts1 the compensation for which shall be equivalent to the compensation for #cj-year easements2 or 7ii7 permanent easements4 7#b7 ,limitation ,not more than #aj percent of amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be used for #cj-year easements under this subsection4 7d7 ,easements 7#a7 ,terms and conditions 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-- 7,i7 the management objectives of the landowner of the eligible land2 and 7,,ii7 the implementation of the relevant forest reserve easement plan developed under subsection 7e77#a72 7iii7 permit effective enforcement of the conservation purposes of 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 to be appropriate-- 7,i7 to carry out the ,program2 or 7,,ii7 to facilitate the practical administration of the ,program4 7,b7 ,requested terms and conditions ,a landowner of eligible land may request that a term or condition be included in a forest reserve easement1 and the ,secretary may include the term or condition1 if the ,secretary determines that the term or condition-- 7i7 is consistent with-- 7,i7 the management objectives of the landowner2 and 7,,ii7 the implementation of the relevant forest reserve easement plan2 and 7ii7 does not conflict with any term or condition included under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,permanent easements ,in the case of eligible land enrolled in a permanent easement under this section1 the ,secretary shall pay to the landowner 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 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 to the landowner 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 law 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 enrolled in a permanent easement under this section4 7,c7 ,determination of fair market value ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of eligible land using-- 7i7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice2 or 7ii7 another industry-approved method4 7e7 ,forest reserve easement plans 7#a7 ,in general ,eligible land enrolled in a forest reserve easement under this section 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 eligible land as are necessary to restore1 maintain1 and enhance habitat for species described in subsection 7b77#c74 7#b7 ,practices and measures ,a forest reserve easement plan under paragraph 7#a7 may include1 with respect to the eligible land subject to the plan-- 7,a7 vegetative management and silviculture practices2 7,b7 structural practices and measures2 7,c7 practices to increase carbon sequestration2 7,d7 practices to improve biological diversity2 and 7,e7 other practices and measures1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,financial assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to landowners of eligible land enrolled in a forest reserve easement under this section financial assistance 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 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 equal to 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 law1 an amount equal to 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 ,the costs eligible for payments under this paragraph are the costs of activities1 practices1 and measures described in the applicable forest reserve easement plan that are associated with restoration or enhancement of the habitat conditions specified for the applicable species described in the forest reserve easement plan4 7,d7 ,timing 7i7 ,determination ,as soon as practicable after the commencement on eligible land enrolled in a forest reserve easement of an activity1 practice1 or measure described in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary shall determine whether the activity1 practice1 or measure is established in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications4 7ii7 ,payment ,a payment under this paragraph shall be made for an activity1 practice1 or measure only1 and as soon as practicable1 after the ,secretary makes a positive determination under clause 7i7 with respect to that activity1 practice1 or measure4 7,e7 ,limitations ,a payment provided by the ,secretary under this paragraph may not exceed #ejj1jjj per easement or #cj-year contract4 7f7 ,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 that eligible land result in a net conservation benefit for a species described in subsection 7b77#c71 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 applicable eligible land1 the cost of the additional measures1 and the cost of any related permit1 shall be considered to be costs eligible for payments under subsection 7e77#b74 7g7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to landowners of eligible land technical assistance to assist the landowners in-- 7,a7 developing a forest reserve easement plan under subsection 7e72 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 or agreements with a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agency1 nongovernmental organization1 ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 or private entity 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 7h7 ,administrative provisions 7#a7 ,delegation 7,a7 ,federal and ,state agencies ,the ,secretary may delegate any of the management1 monitoring1 or enforcement responsibilities of the ,secretary under this section to another ,federal agency or a ,state agency that has the appropriate authority1 expertise1 and resources necessary to carry out the 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 organization1 if the ,secretary determines that the organization has the appropriate expertise and resources necessary to carry out the 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 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not use amounts made available to carry out the ,program for purposes of acquiring any easement on-- 7,a7 land owned by a ,federal agency1 other than 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 onsite or offsite conditions1 such as risk of hazardous substances1 permitted or existing rights-of-way1 infrastructure development1 or adjacent land uses4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not limit the eligibility of land1 except in the case of land owned by a foreign entity or foreign individual from a country that is a foreign adversary described in section #gia4d7;a7 of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 for purposes of the ,program based on-- 7,a7 acreage size2 7,b7 the type of private forest landowner or the size of their ownership2 or 7,c7 the presence of severed mineral rights4 7b7 ,subordination1 exchange1 modification1 and termination 7#a7 ,subordination ,the ,secretary may subordinate any interest in eligible land1 or a 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 7,a7 ,modification 7i7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may approve a modification of any interest in land1 or a portion of such an interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 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 a 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 a portion of such an interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 under the ,program if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,i7 no reasonable alternative to the exchange exists2 7,,ii7 the effect of the exchange on the interest in land is avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7,,iii7 the exchange-- 7aa7 results in equal or increased conservation values2 7bb7 results in equal or increased 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 a portion of such an interest1 pursuant to 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 a portion of such an interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 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 less 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 ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,land enrolled in other programs ,in accordance with section #bgjb7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,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 to be enrolled in the ,program4 7d7 ,payment limitations exceptions ,the attribution of payments limitation described in section #ajja7;e7 and the adjusted gross income limitation described in section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 shall not apply to any payment or other assistance under the ,program4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,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 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#ad7 and inserting the following3 7#ad7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 4 7#b7 ,title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,indian tribes each place it appears and inserting ,indian ,tribes2 and 7,b7 by striking ,indian tribe each place it appears and inserting ,indian ,tribe4 7#c7 ,section #abca;,a7a77#c77;,c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;a7a77#c77;,c77 is amended by striking 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77ii71 by striking 7as defined by the ,secretary72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,i4 and inserting ,j44 #bgjb4 ,healthy forests reserve program 7a7 ,repeal ,title ,v of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 is repealed4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts1 agreements1 and easements ,the repeal made by subsection 7a7 shall not affect-- 7,a7 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 ,act2 or 7,b7 any payment or technical assistance required to be made in connection with a contract1 agreement1 or easement described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,funding 7,a7 ,use of prior year funds ,not withstanding 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 #bjbf shall be made available to carry out contracts1 agreements1 or easements referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 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 7as amended by section #bgja7 to continue to carry out contracts1 agreements1 or easements referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 using the provisions of law 7including regulations7 in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act that are applicable to those contracts1 agreements1 and easements4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,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 ,h ,other ,conservation programs #bhja4 ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7a7 ,short title2 findings2 declaration of policy ,the first section of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7 is amended to read as follows3 #a4 ,short title2 findings2 declaration of policy 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds that erosion1 floodwater1 drought1 and sediment damages in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of the ,united ,states cause loss of life1 declines in agricultural production1 harm to fish1 birds1 wildlife1 and recreation opportunities1 and damage to property1 thereby constituting a menace to the national welfare4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,federal ,government should cooperate with local organizations for the purposes of-- 7#a7 preventing the damages described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 furthering the conservation1 management1 development1 utilization1 and disposal of water1 and the conservation and utilization of land2 and 7#c7 thereby preserving1 protecting1 and improving land and water resources and the quality of the environment4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7 is amended to read as follows3 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,conservation of water ,the term conservation of water means a reduction in total annual consumptive water use1 as compared to total annual consumptive water use before a work of improvement is carried out under this ,act4 7#b7 ,local organization ,the term local organization means-- 7,a7 7i7 any ,state1 political subdivision of a ,state1 soil or water conservation district1 flood prevention or control district1 or combination thereof2 or 7ii7 any other governmental agency having authority under ,state law to carry out1 maintain1 and operate a work of improvement2 7,b7 any irrigation district or reservoir company1 water users' association1 canal company1 ditch association1 acequia1 or similar entity1 as determined by the ,secretary1 with-- 7i7 the capacity to engage in the planning or implementation of land treatment and related conservation measures2 or 7ii7 the authority to construct and maintain structural measures2 or 7,c7 any ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 having authority under ,federal1 ,state1 or ,indian ,tribal law to carry out1 maintain1 and operate a work of improvement4 7#c7 ,management of water ,the term management of water means any project or activity carried out to increase the efficiency of water use1 transfer1 diversion1 or conveyance1 as compared to the efficiency of water use1 transfer1 diversion1 or conveyance before a work of improvement is carried out under this ,act4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,work of improvement 7,a7 ,in general ,the term work of improvement means any undertaking carried out in a watershed or subwatershed area not exceeding #bej1jjj acres 7including on ,federal land necessary to accomplish the purposes of the undertaking7 for-- 7i7 flood prevention 7including structural and land treatment measures72 7ii7 the conservation1 management1 development1 utilization1 and disposal of water2 or 7iii7 the conservation and proper utilization of land4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term work of improvement does not include any single structure that provides-- 7i7 more than #ab1ejj acre-feet of floodwater detention capacity2 and 7ii7 more than #be1jjj acre-feet of total capacity4 7,c7 ,requirement for agriculture benefits ,each undertaking described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall contain benefits directly related to agriculture1 including communities in rural areas 7as defined in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a7771 that account for at least #bj percent of the total benefits of the undertaking4 7,d7 ,consolidated planning #a or more subwatersheds1 when the subwatersheds are components of a larger watershed1 may be planned together at the discretion of the local organization sponsoring the applicable undertaking4 4 7c7 ,assistance to local organizations ,section #c of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7f72 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#f71 in the first sentence1 by striking occupiers1 individually and inserting the following3 8occupiers in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,agreements with landowners1 operators1 and occupiers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into agreements under subsection 7a77#f7 with landowners1 operators1 and occupiers1 individually 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by striking supplemented4 ,applications and inserting the following3 8supplemented4 7#b7 ,applications ,applications 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking such conservation plans and inserting conservation plans described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 by striking such district4 ,in return and all that follows through interest4 ,the portion and inserting the following3 8that district4 7#c7 ,cost sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may agree to share the costs of carrying out a work of improvement1 or specific practices and measures described in such an agreement1 if the ,secretary determines that cost sharing is appropriate and in the public interest4 7,b7 ,portion of costs ,the portion 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 by striking programs4 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 8programs4 7#d7 ,termination2 modifications ,the ,secretary 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking hereunder1 as he and inserting under this subsection1 as the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by striking herein4 ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 8under this subsection4 7#e7 ,preservation or surrender of history ,notwithstanding 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 7ii7 by striking paragraph and inserting subsection2 7iii7 by striking hereunder for 7#a7 preservation and inserting the following3 8under this paragraph for-- 7,a7 preservation 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking crop2 or 7#b7 surrender and inserting the following3 8crop2 or 7,b7 surrender 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 7as so designated7 the following3 7c7 ,delegation of authorities 7#a7 ,final authority ,the ,secretary shall provide a ,state ,conservationist final authority to approve watershed plans for works of improvement within the ,state4 7#b7 ,approval of outsourcing preliminary activities ,the ,secretary and a ,state ,conservationist shall allow a local organization sponsoring a work of improvement to use funds made available under this ,act to pay a third party approved by the ,state ,conservationist to conduct preliminary investigations and pre-planning activities relating to the work of improvement4 7#c7 ,additional authorities ,the ,secretary may provide additional authority to a ,state ,conservationist not otherwise provided in this ,act that the ,secretary determines would support a streamlined process for the planning1 design1 and construction phases of a project4 7d7 ,deadline for approval or disapproval 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 not later than #de days after the date on which a local organization submits to the ,secretary a complete application to address a resource concern1 the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the application4 7#b7 ,extensions ,the ,secretary may extend the deadline described in paragraph 7#a7 by #de days1 if necessary4 7e7 ,approved watershed plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may not provide funds under this ,act for the costs of designing or constructing a work of improvement without an approved watershed plan4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that the circumstances are so exigent that not providing funds is against the public interest2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary has waived the requirement for a watershed plan under subsection 7f74 4 7d7 ,cost share assistance ,section #c;,a of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 as determined by the ,secretary1 after assistance2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,treatment of other ,federal funds for works of improvement ,any funds provided for a work of improvement through any ,federal department or agency other than the ,department of ,agriculture shall be considered to be part of the non-,federal share of the cost of the work of improvement provided by the sponsor of the work of improvement4 4 7e7 ,conditions for ,federal assistance ,section #d7b7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjd7b77 is amended by inserting management1 after conservation14 7f7 ,notification requirement ,the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act is amended by inserting after section #d 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjd7 the following3 #d;,a4 ,notification requirement 7a7 ,in general ,no amounts shall be provided under this ,act for any plan for a work of improvement involving an estimated ,federal contribution to construction costs in excess of #ej1jjj1jjj1 or that includes any structure that provides more than #b1ejj acre-feet of total capacity1 unless the plan has been approved by resolutions adopted by the appropriate committees of ,congress described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,committees described ,the appropriate committees of ,congress referred to in subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 in the case of a plan involving no single structure providing more than #d1jjj acre-feet of total capacity1 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 in the case of any plan involving any single structure providing more than #d1jjj acre-feet of total capacity1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7g7 ,construction standards ,the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #d;,a 7as added by subsection 7f77 the following3 #d;,b4 ,construction standards ,subject to the requirements of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review and update as necessary the engineering standards and requirements to be used for works of improvement under this ,act2 and 7#b7 in collaboration with each ,state ,conservationist1 each ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;a771 and local organizations undertaking works of improvement under this ,act1 review and update as necessary the acceptable variances from national engineering standards that are appropriate for the geomorphology and purpose for which works of improvement are established within each ,state4 4 7h7 ,certain authorities ,section #g of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#fh ,stat4 #ffh1 chapter #fef2 #gd ,stat4 #aca2 #gf ,stat4 #faj7 is amended1 in the last proviso1 by inserting management1 after conservation14 7i7 ,data ,section #ac of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking collect and maintain and inserting collect1 maintain1 and publish on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking control and conservation and inserting control1 conservation1 and drought resilience4 7j7 ,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 7k7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aa of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja note2 #fh ,stat4 #ffh2 #gj ,stat4 #ajij7 is repealed4 #bhjb4 ,emergency conservation programs 7a7 ,emergency conservation program ,section #dja7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following 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 of replacement4 4 7b7 ,additional requirements for the emergency conservation program ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh is amended by inserting after section #djb;,b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;b7 the following3 #djb;,c4 ,additional requirements for the emergency conservation program 7a7 ,eligibility of ,federal1 ,state1 and local land users 7#a7 ,in general ,an agricultural producer eligible to receive payments under sections #dja and #djb includes a person that-- 7,a7 holds a permit or lease from the ,federal ,government to conduct agricultural production or grazing on ,federal land2 or 7,b7 holds a permit or leases land from a ,state or unit of local government to conduct agricultural production or grazing on that land4 7#b7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection authorizes the ,secretary to make a payment under section #dja or #djb to the ,federal ,government1 a ,state1 or a unit of local government4 7b7 ,permanent and temporary improvements ,emergency measures eligible for payments under sections #dja and #djb include-- 7#a7 new permanent or temporary measures1 including permanent water wells and permanent or temporary surface or aboveground pipelines and watering facilities2 and 7#b7 replacement or restoration of existing emergency measures with permanent or temporary measures1 including permanent water wells and permanent or temporary surface or aboveground pipelines and watering facilities4 7c7 ,streamlining application process 7#a7 ,waiver of public comment ,during an eligible natural disaster or drought1 as determined by the ,secretary in accordance with sections #dja7;a7 and #djb1 the #cj-;day public comment period required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 shall be waived with respect to an application to carry out emergency measures under section #dja or #djb on land administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary of the ,interior74 7#b7 ,acceptance of environmental reviews ,with respect to an application to carry out emergency measures under section #dja or #djb on land administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of the ,interior may accept-- 7,a7 during an eligible natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary1 an archeological review conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture or a qualified contractor that has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 for purposes of such an archeological review required to be conducted2 7,b7 an environmental review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture or a qualified contractor that has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 for purposes of such an environmental review required to be conducted2 and 7,c7 a review under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture or a qualified contractor that has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 for purposes of such a review required to be conducted4 4 7c7 ,emergency watershed program ,section #djc of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorizations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,eligible purposes of floodplain easements ,a floodplain easement acquired by the ,secretary under this section may be used-- 7,a7 to restore1 protect1 maintain1 and enhance the hydrologic and other functions and values of floodplains1 including wetlands and associated land1 riparian areas1 and stream channels2 7,b7 to conserve natural values1 including fish and wildlife habitat1 water quality1 flood water retention1 and groundwater recharge2 and 7,c7 to safeguard lives and property from floods1 drought1 and the products of erosion4 7#c7 ,easement restoration ,the ,secretary may restore the hydrologic and other functions and values of wetlands on floodplain easements acquired by the ,secretary under this section4 7#d7 ,level of restoration ,in carrying out this section1 this ,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-- 7,a7 the long-term health of the watershed2 and 7,b7 the protection of the watershed from repetitive impairments4 7#e7 ,easement management 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall acquire the rights and interests necessary to restore1 protect1 manage1 maintain1 enhance1 and monitor each floodplain easement acquired under this section4 7,b7 ,allowable uses ,the ,secretary may authorize1 in writing and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe in the sole discretion of the ,secretary1 the use of the area covered by a floodplain easement under this section by the landowner for compatible uses1 if the ,secretary determines that the use is consistent with the long-term protection and enhancement of the floodplain1 riparian areas1 wetlands1 and associated land and other natural values of the easement area4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the ,the ,secretary in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,modification and termination of floodplain easements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 4 7d7 ,emergency forest restoration program ,section #djg of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 with respect to nonindustrial private forest land or industrial private forest land-- 7i7 an owner of the nonindustrial private forest land or industrial private forest land2 or 7ii7 a person that receives concurrence from the landowner to carry out emergency measures in lieu of the owner2 7,b7 with respect to ,federal forest land1 a person that holds a permit or lease from the ,federal ,government to conduct livestock grazing on the ,federal forest land2 and 7,c7 with respect to forest land owned by a ,state or a unit of local government1 a person that holds a permit or leases land from the ,state or unit of local government to conduct livestock grazing on that forest land4 7#b7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means-- 7,a7 nonindustrial private forest land2 7,b7 ,federal forest land on which livestock grazing is authorized through a permit or lease2 and 7,c7 forest land owned by a ,state or unit of local government on which livestock grazing is authorized through a permit or lease4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking nonindustrial private forest land and inserting eligible land2 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7iii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term emergency measures includes-- 7i7 if the natural disaster is a drought that has diminished the existing natural water supply for grazing livestock1 new permanent or temporary measures described in subparagraph 7,a71 including permanent water wells and permanent or temporary surface or aboveground pipelines and watering facilities2 and 7ii7 if the natural disaster affected or destroyed the existing structures1 replacement or restoration of existing emergency measures with permanent or temporary measures described in subparagraph 7,a71 including permanent water wells and permanent or temporary surface or aboveground pipelines and watering facilities4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking an owner of nonindustrial private forest land who and inserting an eligible entity that2 and 7,b7 by striking restore the land and inserting restore eligible land2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking owner must and inserting eligible entity shall2 and 7,b7 by striking nonindustrial private forest land and inserting eligible land2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking an owner of nonindustrial private forest land and inserting an eligible entity2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,streamlining application process 7#a7 ,waiver of public comment ,during an eligible natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the #cj-;day public comment period required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 shall be waived with respect to an application to carry out emergency measures under this section on land administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary of the ,interior74 7#b7 ,acceptance of environmental reviews ,with respect to an application to carry out emergency measures under this section on land administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of the ,interior may accept-- 7,a7 during a drought emergency1 as determined by the ,secretary1 an archeological review conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture or a qualified contractor that has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 for purposes of such an archeological review required to be conducted2 7,b7 an environmental review under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture or a qualified contractor that has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 for purposes of such an environmental review required to be conducted2 and 7,c7 a review under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture or a qualified contractor that has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 for purposes of such a review required to be conducted4 7g7 ,effect ,nothing in this section authorizes the ,secretary to make a payment under this section to the ,federal ,government1 a ,state1 or a unit of local government4 4 #bhjc4 ,feral swine eradication and control program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abdj,m 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 the following3 #abdj,n4 ,feral swine eradication and control program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a feral swine eradication and control program 7referred to in this section 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 caused by feral swine to the areas described in subsection 7e72 7#b7 develop methods to eradicate or control feral swine in those areas2 7#c7 develop methods to restore damage caused by feral swine2 and 7#d7 provide financial assistance to agricultural producers in those areas4 7c7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary may provide financial assistance to agricultural producers under the program to implement methods-- 7#a7 to eradicate or control feral swine in the areas described in subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 to 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 ,areas ,the ,secretary shall carry out the program in areas of ,states in which feral swine have been identified as a threat to agriculture1 native ecosystems1 or human or animal health1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds made available under section #abda7;a77#c77;,a71 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #aej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbg 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 4 7b7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bdjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #ddia7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bdjh4 7c7 ,termination of program ,effective on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the feral swine eradication and control pilot program under section #bdjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act7 shall cease to be effective4 7d7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing financial assistance ,the cessation of effectiveness under subsection 7c7 shall not affect the validity or terms of any financial assistance made by the ,secretary under section #bdjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 before the date of enactment of this ,act1 or any payments1 modifications1 or technical assistance required to be made in connection with the financial assistance4 7#b7 ,extension permitted ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 the ,secretary may extend for #a year financial assistance described in paragraph 7#a7 if that financial assistance expires on or before ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 under the terms and payment rate of the existing financial assistance and in accordance with section #bdjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#c7 ,renewal not permitted 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 and subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may not renew financial assistance described in that paragraph4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may renew financial assistance described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 if that financial assistance expires on or after ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 7ii7 under the terms of the feral swine eradication and control program under section #abdj,n of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7as added by subsection 7a772 and 7iii7 subject to the limitation on funding under subsection 7g7 of that section4 7e7 ,contract administration ,subject to subsection 7d77#c71 the ,secretary shall administer financial assistance described in subsection 7d77#a7 until the expiration of the financial assistance in accordance with the regulations to carry out the feral swine eradication and control pilot program under section #bdjh of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act7 that are in effect on the day before that date of enactment4 7f7 ,funding of existing financial assistance ,notwithstanding subsections 7b7 and 7c71 any funds made available from the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation under section #bdjh7;g7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act7 for fiscal years #bjai through #bjbf shall be available to carry out-- 7#a7 financial assistance described in subsection 7d77#a7 for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#b7 financial assistance extended under subsection 7d77#b72 and 7#c7 financial assistance under #abdj,n of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7as added by subsection 7a774 #bhjd4 ,conservation of private grazing land ,section #abdj,m7e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #bhje4 ,state conservation assistance ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abdj,o 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b7 the following3 #abdj,p4 ,state conservation assistance 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agricultural land ,the term agricultural land means-- 7,a7 cropland2 7,b7 grassland2 7,c7 rangeland2 7,d7 pasture land2 7,e7 nonindustrial private forest land2 and 7,f7 other land in agricultural areas 7including wetlands1 marshes1 and agricultural land used or capable of being used for the production of livestock71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,conservation assistance program ,the term conservation assistance program means a program implemented by an ,indian ,tribe or ,state to improve soil health or wildlife habitat or address other local resource concerns on agricultural land that-- 7,a7 is broadly consistent with the conservation principles of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including the use of perennial grasses2 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 to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,eligible ,indian ,tribe ,the term eligible ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian ,tribe that is-- 7,a7 implementing a new or existing conservation assistance 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 program4 7#d7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means a ,state that is-- 7,a7 implementing a new or existing conservation assistance program for the ,state2 and 7,b7 meeting or exceeding performance measures established by the ,state for the program4 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 or wildlife habitat or addressing other local resource concerns on agricultural land through the implementation of ,state and ,tribal conservation assistance 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 conservation assistance program and the expected 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 supplement1 and not supplant1 the expenditure of ,state or ,tribal 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 submitted by an eligible ,state under paragraph 7#a74 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 shall not exceed the lesser of-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 #ajj percent of the cost of implementing the ,state or ,tribal conservation assistance program in the fiscal year4 7#b7 ,term ,a grant under this section shall be for a term of not longer than #e years at the discretion of the eligible ,state or eligible ,indian ,tribe and may be renewed in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 and the eligible ,state or eligible ,indian ,tribe shall expend the grant funds by the end of the term of the grant4 7#c7 ,renewal ,if the ,secretary determines that a grant under this section has met or exceeded the objectives of the ,state or ,tribal conservation assistance program1 the ,secretary may renew the grant for up to #e years through an expedited noncompetitive process4 7#d7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,the ,secretary may not condition a grant under this section on the basis that a conservation assistance program1 or any requirement of such program1 differs from a requirement1 guideline1 technical standard1 or administrative directive of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit the ,secretary from requiring compliance with applicable ,federal law or requirements governing the use of funds made available under this section4 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 conservation assistance 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 #a or more 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 ,administration 7#a7 ,department ,the ,secretary shall 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 and ,indian ,tribes ,an eligible ,state or eligible ,indian ,tribe receiving a grant under this section shall not use more than #g percent of the grant funds for a fiscal year for administrative expenses4 7h7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to make grants under this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #bhjf4 ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service initiative ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 shall establish an initiative on white oak-- 7#a7 to re-establish white oak forests where appropriate2 7#b7 to improve the management of existing white oak forests to foster natural regeneration of white oak2 and 7#c7 to provide technical assistance to private landowners to re-establish1 improve management of1 and naturally regenerate white oak4 ,,iii ,trade ,a ,food for ,peace ,act #caja4 ,united ,states policy ,section #b7a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia7a77 is amended by striking hunger and malnutrition and inserting hunger1 malnutrition1 child wasting14 #cajb4 ,food aid quality assurance ,section #bjb of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking of law and inserting of this ,act2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking agricultural commodities for nonemergency assistance and inserting nonemergency assistance1 including in the form of agricultural commodities12 and 7ii7 by striking the commodities and inserting that assistance2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,supported activities ,nonemergency food assistance activities funded by this title may include activities to support-- 7,a7 access to fertilizer and fertilizer solutions2 and 7,b7 food resilience activities to prevent food insecurity4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 an and inserting subsection 7b71 an2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 a nongovernmental organization1 as determined by the ,administrator4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,limitation on diversion of funds ,of the funds made available to the ,administrator for each fiscal year under this title1 not more than #ej percent may be made available for expenses other than-- 7,a7 the procurement of ,united ,states-grown agricultural commodities2 and 7,b7 ocean transportation of those commodities4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking of commodities2 and 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking agricultural commodities made available under this title are and inserting assistance made available under this title is2 and 7ii7 by striking such commodities are and inserting that assistance is2 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,country selection 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and in consultation with the ,integrated ,food ,security ,phase ,classification ,system1 the annual ,hunger ,hot ,spots ,report of the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization1 the ,economic ,research ,service1 and the ,famine ,early ,warning ,systems ,network1 shall determine the countries that are eligible for the ,food for ,peace program under this ,act after identifying countries and populations with the most acute food insecurity and the greatest need for food assistance from the ,united ,states for both emergency and non-emergency awards4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,state to ensure1 with respect to countries selected under paragraph 7#a71 coordination with disaster and humanitarian assistance programs and other food security programs4 7#c7 ,responding to humanitarian needs ,the ,secretary shall use all mechanisms1 including the procurement of locally and regionally produced food and market-based mechanisms1 to respond to time-sensitive food crises4 4 #cajc4 ,repeal of minimum levels of assistance 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjd of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cjb7;c77#a7 of the ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f-#a7;c77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d74 #cajd4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group ,section #bje7;f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;f77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #caje4 ,program oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation ,section #bjg7;f77#d7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7f77#d77 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 #cajf4 ,international food relief partnership ,section #bjh of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;b7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,availability of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available to carry out this section1 of the funds made available to the ,administrator for each fiscal year under this title1 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 ,section #djf of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 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 those commodities4 4 #cajh4 ,technical corrections and administrative provisions 7a7 ,technical corrections 7#a7 ,food for ,peace ,act technical corrections 7,a7 ,section #djd7;c77#b77;,c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcd7;c77#b77;,c77 is amended by striking need for a #a year and inserting need for a #a-year4 7,b7 ,section #dad7;b7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#a7;b77 is amended by striking section #dha7;i77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa7 and inserting section #dha7;e7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia7;e7774 7,c7 ,section #eja7;b77#b77;,a77viii7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7;b77#b77;,a77viii77 is amended by adding a semicolon at the end4 7#b7 ,correcting improper amendment 7,a7 ,in general ,section #baf of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg2 #aaj ,stat4 #ieg7 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7c7 and inserting 7b72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7d7 and inserting 7c72 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7g77#b7 and inserting 7f77#b72 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 7h7 and inserting 7g74 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall take effect as if enacted in the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg2 #aaj ,stat4 #hhh74 7b7 ,administrative provisions ,section #djg of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by indenting subparagraph 7,b7 appropriately2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,h7 and inserting the following3 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 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7,i7 by striking section #bjb7;e71 #djf7;b77#f71 and #djg7;c77#a77;,b7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 or section #bjb7;e72 and 7,,ii7 by striking such section and inserting such provision2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,j71 respectively2 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 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 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 ,a description of the waste1 spoilage1 or destruction of any commodities1 including the amounts1 value1 and circumstances of such waste1 spoilage1 or destruction4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 #caji4 ,expiration date ,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 #dab7;e77#a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77#a77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #caaa4 ,micronutrient fortification programs ,section #dae7;c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#b7;c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #caab4 ,plan and transfer of functions of ,food for ,peace to ,department of ,agriculture 7a7 ,statement of policy 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of ,united ,states international food assistance programs is to respond to food security crises while supporting the growth of healthier1 more stable societies with which the ,united ,states can engage in enduring security1 development1 and trade partnerships and eventually end the need for such assistance4 7#b7 ,food for ,peace ,the ,food for ,peace program under the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq47 has been1 and remains1 a critical element of ,united ,states international food assistance programs by-- 7,a7 providing lifesaving1 nutritious agricultural commodities to people in need2 7,b7 enabling small holder farmers to become more resilient to food shocks2 7,c7 catalyzing agriculture-led economic growth2 and 7,d7 opening markets for ,united ,states agricultural products4 7#c7 ,alignment ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to be fully aligned with the humanitarian1 development1 and economic growth programs of the ,united ,states authorized under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq474 7b7 ,plan and transfer of functions ,the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,vii ,transfer provisions #gja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate committee of ,congress ,the term appropriate committee of ,congress includes-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,plan ,the term ,plan means the transfer and reorganization plan submitted under section #gjb7;a74 #gjb4 ,plan and transfer of functions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit a transfer and reorganization plan to the appropriate committees of ,congress describing the administration of this ,act by the ,secretary1 including-- 7#a7 steps that the ,secretary will take to internally reorganize the ,department of ,agriculture to carry out the functions transferred to it under the ,plan in accordance with subsection 7b7 and other ,united ,states international food assistance programs managed by the ,department of ,agriculture1 including-- 7,a7 consolidating offices and functions2 7,b7 establishing new offices and functions2 and 7,c7 carrying out associated staffing plans for each such office and function1 including domestic and overseas recruitment and staffing plans to ensure efficient and effective planning1 execution1 and monitoring and evaluation of programs2 7#b7 the funds that shall be transferred from the ,department of ,state to the ,department of ,agriculture to carry out the functions transferred under the ,plan2 7#c7 the proposed disposition of the property1 facilities1 contracts1 records1 and other assets and liabilities of the ,department of ,state in connection with the transfer of functions under the ,plan1 if applicable2 7#d7 the actions that are necessary or planned to complete the transfer and reorganization of the applicable programs and funds2 7#e7 the anticipated nature and substance of any orders1 directives1 and other administrative and operational actions that are expected to be required for completing or implementing the ,plan2 and 7#f7 any preliminary actions that have been taken to initiate the ,plan4 7b7 ,transfer of functions and other authorities ,under the ,plan1 the functions1 duties1 responsibilities1 congressional reporting requirements1 and privileges of the ,administrator relating to carrying out any authority under this ,act shall be carried out by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,interim interagency agreement ,the interagency agreement between the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,agriculture relating to administration of this ,act as of the date of enactment of this title shall be extended until the ,plan has been submitted by the ,secretary to the appropriate committees of ,congress under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,effective date ,the ,plan shall go into effect on the date that is #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the ,plan to the appropriate committees of ,congress under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,references ,any reference to the ,administrator or the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development in any provision of law or regulation relating to the functions1 duties1 or functions transferred pursuant to the ,plan shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,secretary or to any department or office of the ,department of ,agriculture to which the ,secretary assigns such functions1 duties1 or responsibilities1 respectively4 7f7 ,authorities ,subject to the requirements under this section1 any existing statutory authorities available to the ,administrator on the date of enactment of this title that have or could have been used by the ,administrator to implement the functions1 duties1 or responsibilities of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development relating to implementing or administering this ,act shall apply to the ,secretary in the manner such authorities applied to the ,administrator on the day before the date of enactment of this title4 7g7 ,transfer report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes1 with respect to the reporting period1 a description of the administration and implementation of this ,act by the ,secretary1 including-- 7#a7 the functions1 duties1 responsibilities1 congressional reporting requirements1 and privileges that have been transferred to the ,department of ,agriculture2 7#b7 an implementation and coordination plan1 developed in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 for ,united ,states international food security assistance programs managed jointly by the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,agriculture2 7#c7 a budget analysis of the estimated costs and potential savings related to the implementation of this ,act by the ,secretary2 and 7#d7 personnel data1 including the number of staff hired1 detailed1 contracted1 or working on the program under this ,act1 including during the duration of the ,interagency ,agreement described in subsection 7c74 #gjc4 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,state in carrying out-- 7#a7 the authorities under title ,,ii in support of the ,global ,food ,security ,strategy2 and 7#b7 disaster and humanitarian assistance programs4 4 #caac4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program ,section #eja of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 ,b ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh #cbja4 ,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 moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 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 names shall be considered common names under subparagraph 7,a73 7i7 ,with respect to food products3 american1 asiago1 basmati1 black forest ham1 blue1 blue vein1 bologna1 bologne1 bratwurst1 brie1 burrata1 camembert1 capicola1 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 and monterey jack1 mortadella1 munster and muenster1 neufchatel1 parmesan1 pancetta1 pecorino1 pepper jack1 prosciutto1 provolone1 ricotta1 romano1 saint-paulin1 salame1 salami1 samso1 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 varietal 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 quadruple1 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 shall not limit or restrict the ability of the ,secretary to determine1 consistent with subparagraph 7,a71 that any other name is a common name under subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv77,,ii71 by inserting a closing parenthesis before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7v71 by striking or at the end2 7,c7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 prohibits or disallows the use of the common name of an agricultural commodity or food product of the ,united ,states4 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 ,the ,secretary shall advise and support the efforts of 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 by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative 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 4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,none of the amendments made by this section-- 7#a7 limit the ability of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative to negotiate trade agreements2 or 7#b7 require the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative to condition any trade agreement on the inclusion of language relating to the use of common names4 #cbjb4 ,technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities ,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 following3 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 agreements with eligible trade organizations 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 that infrastructure4 7,b7 ,funds 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,i7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7,,ii7 ,rule of construction ,subject to subclause 7,,iii71 amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subparagraph may be used only for the purposes described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,,iii7 ,availability ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under this subparagraph that are not obligated by the end of the applicable fiscal year shall be made available to carry out the program established under this subsection in the subsequent fiscal year4 7ii7 ,limitation from other funds ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbg1 in addition to the amounts made available under clause 7i71 of the amounts made available to carry out the program established under this subsection1 not more than #a1ejj1jjj may be made available in a fiscal year for the purposes described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #cbjc4 ,report on competitiveness of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops ,section #bjc7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;e77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,each year1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report detailing the competitiveness of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report required under 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 and 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 in conjunction with the ,united ,states ,international ,trade ,commission1 make an estimate-- 7,i7 of the impacts on the competitiveness of ,united ,states exports of specialty crops of any act1 policy1 or practice identified under clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 if feasible1 of the value of additional specialty crops that would1 during the year preceding submission of the report1 have been exported from the ,united ,states to each foreign country an act1 policy1 or practice of which is identified under clause 7i7 if each that act1 policy1 or practice of that country did not exist2 7iii7 assess the extent to which each act1 policy1 or practice identified under clause 7i7 is subject to international agreements to which the ,united ,states is a party2 7iv7 include information1 provided by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 with respect to any action taken by the executive branch during the year preceding submission of the report to eliminate any act1 policy1 or practice identified under clause 7i71 including-- 7,i7 any action under section #cja2 and 7,,ii7 action under a trade agreement1 including at the ,world ,trade ,organization 7such as engagement through committees1 negotiations1 consultations1 and dispute settlement actions72 and 7v7 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 those funds were not obligated4 7,c7 ,comment period ,in preparing the report required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 shall seek and consider comments from the public and the ,agricultural ,technical ,advisory ,committee for ,trade in ,fruits and ,vegetables4 7,d7 ,form of report ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made available to the public in machine-readable format4 7,e7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than #cj days after a report is made publicly available under subparagraph 7,d71 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing on any classified information not included in the public report to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #cbjd4 ,definition of specialty crops ,section #bjc7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,definition of specialty crop ,in this subsection1 the term specialty crop has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe74 4 #cbje4 ,agricultural trade promotion and facilitation 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjc7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,for each and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,fiscal years #bjai through #bjbf ,for each 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbf2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,fiscal year #bjbg ,for fiscal year #bjbg1 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 #eae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7,c7 ,fiscal year #bjbh and each fiscal year thereafter ,for fiscal year #bjbh and each fiscal year thereafter1 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 #ecc1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by striking not less than and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 not less than-- 7,i7 #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbf2 7,,ii7 #dba1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7,,iii7 #dcg1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjca4 2 and 7,c7 in clause 7ii71 by striking not less than and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 not less than-- 7,i7 #cd1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7,,ii7 #gc1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7,,iii7 #ge1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjca4 4 7b7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,in general ,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 7,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #aab ,stat4 #bfha-bg74 7,b7 ,section #ajfjb of ,public ,law #aai-ba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc;a74 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of ,public ,law #aai-ba 7#aci ,stat4 #gc7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ajfjb4 #cbjf4 ,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 ,secretary1 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 such agency to monitor and assess1 on an ongoing basis1 trade data and related information on seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables4 7b7 ,consultation ,the working group shall consult with the ,agricultural ,trade ,advisory ,committee on ,fruits and ,vegetables1 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 coordinate1 as appropriate1 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 may provide to producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables to promote domestic competitiveness or address market impacts4 4 ,c ,other agricultural trade laws #ccja4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe ,the ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking of eligible and inserting of2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,prohibition on single commodity or single country 7,a7 ,commodity ,in making sales of eligible commodities under this section1 the ,secretary shall purchase more than #a eligible commodity type in each fiscal year4 7,b7 ,country ,in entering into agreements under this section1 the ,secretary shall designate more than #a country recipient in each fiscal year4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#c7 in subsection 7k71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#d7 in subsection 7l77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 by striking 7or1 in the case of fiscal year #aiii1 #ab1jjj1jjj72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7p7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjcb2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #ccjb4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act ,section #cjb of the ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77i71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,c71 by striking of that and inserting of the ,food for ,peace2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 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 #ccjc4 ,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 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 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 and 7#c7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking not more than #aj percent and inserting not less than #h percent1 but not more than #ae percent14 #ccjd4 ,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 multiyear contracts4 4 #ccje4 ,international agriculture cultural immersion and exchange program ,subtitle ,c of title ,,iii of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dfag7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ccac4 ,international agriculture cultural immersion and exchange program 7a7 ,definitions ,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 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 #ccjf4 ,international food security technical assistance ,section #aedc;,b7f7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;dd7f77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #ccjg4 ,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 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 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 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting under this section after ,trust2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #ccjh4 ,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 #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 ,d ,reports #cdja4 ,report on the domestic competitiveness of ,united ,states-grown agricultural commodities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative and the ,united ,states ,international ,trade ,commission1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report analyzing the competitiveness of agricultural commodities produced in the ,united ,states in the domestic market4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify agricultural commodities produced in the ,united ,states that experience injury from competition with increased imports of foreign-produced agricultural commodities1 including an analysis of domestic market share trends2 7#b7 identify and analyze acts1 policies1 or practices of foreign countries that unfairly enhance the competitiveness of imported agricultural commodities against domestically produced agricultural commodities1 including-- 7,a7 the subsidization of exports from the producing country2 and 7,b7 the lack or circumvention of labor and environmental laws or protections in the producing country2 7#c7 if feasible1 make an estimate of-- 7,a7 the injury to domestic producers and ,united ,states industry1 including the extent to which ,united ,states production-- 7i7 is displaced2 7ii7 declines in profitability2 or 7iii7 experiences impacts to its long-term viability2 and 7,b7 the value of commodities identified under paragraph 7#a7 that would1 during the year preceding submission of the report1 have been sold in the ,united ,states if each act1 policy1 or practice of foreign countries identified under paragraph 7#b7 did not exist2 7#d7 assess the extent to which each act1 policy1 or practice identified under paragraph 7#b7 is subject to #a or more international agreements to which the ,united ,states is a party2 7#e7 include information1 provided by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 with respect to any action taken by the executive branch during the year preceding submission of the report to enhance the domestic competitiveness of agricultural commodities identified in paragraph 7#a7 and counter any act1 policy1 or practice identified under paragraph 7#b71 including-- 7,a7 any action under section #bja or #cja of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efba1 #efeb72 and 7,b7 action under a trade agreement1 including at the ,world ,trade ,organization 7such as engagement through committees1 negotiations1 consultations1 and dispute settlement actions72 and 7#f7 include recommendations for administrative1 regulatory1 or legislative actions to promote the competitiveness of ,united ,states-produced agricultural commodities in the domestic market against imports of foreign-produced agricultural commodities4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be made available to the public in machine-readable format4 7d7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than #cj days after a report is made publicly available under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing on any classified information not included in the public report to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 #cdjb4 ,report on international shrimp trade 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives a report that examines policy options available to the ,secretary to boost the competitiveness of domestic shrimp in global and domestic markets4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include an analysis of-- 7,a7 the authority of the ,secretary with regard to shrimp and other seafood products2 7,b7 access to financial support programs by domestic shrimp and other seafood producers2 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 maintained by trading partners and may significantly impede ,united ,states production or exports4 ,,iv ,nutrition ,a ,supplemental nutrition assistance program #daja4 ,eligible food ,section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7k77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting hot rotisserie chicken and before those authorized2 7,b7 by striking clauses and inserting paragraphs2 and 7,c7 by striking of this subsection2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7q77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking include accessory and inserting the following3 include-- 7,a7 accessory 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 hot rotisserie chicken4 4 #dajb4 ,state cost share delay ,section #d7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking clause 7iii71 beginning in fiscal year #bjbh and inserting clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 beginning in fiscal year #bjbi and for each fiscal year thereafter2 7#b7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7i7 in the subclause heading1 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjbi2 7ii7 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjbi2 and 7iii7 by striking #bjbe or #bjbf and inserting #bjbf or #bjbg2 and 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7i7 in the subclause heading1 by striking #bjbi and inserting #bjcj2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbi and inserting #bjcj2 7#c7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,a7 by striking subclause 7,,ii72 7,b7 by striking the clause designation and heading and all that follows through fiscal year #bjbe in subclause 7,i7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,delayed implementation ,if1 for each of fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf 2 and 7,c7 by striking #bjbi and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,state share ,if1 for fiscal year #bjca and each fiscal year thereafter1 the payment error rate of a ,state as determined under clause 7ii7 is equal to or greater than #aj percent1 the ,federal share of the cost of the allotment described in paragraph 7#a7 for that ,state in that fiscal year shall be #hj percent1 and the ,state share shall be #bj percent4 4 #dajc4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations 7a7 ,traditional and locally- and regionally-grown food fund ,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 7b7 ,increasing ,tribal input on nutrition 7#a7 ,in general ,section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking tribal organization each place it appears and inserting ,tribal organization2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,tribal inclusion in contracting process ,prior to conducting evaluation of contracts under the food distribution program on ,indian reservations under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations and ensure their feedback is integrated into the evaluation2 and 7,b7 consider feedback from ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations throughout the evaluation process4 7#h7 ,supply chain disruptions 7,a7 ,definition of supply chain disruption 7i7 ,in general ,in this paragraph1 the term supply chain disruption means a shortage of foods that impedes the distribution of commodities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,inclusion ,the term supply chain disruption includes a supplemental food shortage due to a multifood warehouse issue that affects contracting1 production1 manufacture1 sourcing1 procurement1 transportation1 or storage of food and impedes the function of the food distribution program on ,indian reservations under this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,emergency assistance ,if the ,secretary determines that there is a supply chain disruption1 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall1 not later than #de days after the date on which the ,secretary makes that determination1 designate an emergency warehouse contractor to provide the required food capacity in a timely manner2 and 7ii7 may provide direct payments or reimbursements to an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization administering the food distribution program on ,indian reservations under this subsection to purchase food in accordance with subparagraph 7,d74 7,c7 ,payments ,the total amount of payments provided under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 to an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization shall not exceed the amount of funding that the ,secretary would otherwise expend for that ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization during the same time period under the food distribution program on ,indian reservations under this subsection4 7,d7 ,procurement of agricultural commodities 7i7 ,in general ,any agricultural commodities purchased by an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization using payments under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 shall satisfy the conditions described in clause 7ii71 unless waived by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,conditions described ,the conditions referred to in clause 7i7 for agricultural commodities are the following3 7,i7 ,the agricultural commodities are domestically produced4 7,,ii7 ,the agricultural commodities supplant1 not supplement1 the type of agricultural commodities in existing food packages for that ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization4 7,,iii7 ,the agricultural commodities are of similar or higher nutritional value as the type of agricultural commodities that would be supplanted in the existing food package for that ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization4 7,,iv7 ,the agricultural commodities meet any other criteria determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,notification2 publication ,if the ,secretary designates an emergency warehouse contractor under subparagraph 7,b77i71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 notify each affected ,tribal organization or ,state agency of the designation1 including an explanation of the determination of the ,secretary of a supply chain disruption2 and 7ii7 make that designation1 and explanation of the determination1 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 4 7#b7 ,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 by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,consultation with ,indian ,tribes 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall implement the commodity supplemental food program in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the members of ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations by conducting annual consultations with ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations4 7#b7 ,amendments to ,state plans 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to submitting any amendment to a ,state plan pursuant to section #bdg4f of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 a ,state agency is encouraged-- 7i7 prior to that submission1 to consult in good faith with applicable ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations on the content of the amendment2 and 7ii7 to include in the submission documentation evidencing that consultation4 7,b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to ,state agencies1 including by entering into cooperative agreements1 on how to properly conduct consultations pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 including relating to-- 7i7 providing proper notice as to when a consultation will take place2 7ii7 ensuring consultations are with ,tribal officials2 and 7iii7 releasing a collaborative agenda in advance of the consultation4 7o7 ,supply chain disruptions 7#a7 ,definition of supply chain disruption 7,a7 ,in general ,in this paragraph1 the term supply chain disruption means a shortage of foods that impedes the distribution of commodities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term supply chain disruption includes a supplemental food shortage due to a multifood warehouse issue that affects contracting1 production1 manufacture1 sourcing1 procurement1 transportation1 or storage of food and impedes the function of the commodity supplemental food program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,emergency warehouse contractor ,if the ,secretary determines that there is a supply chain disruption1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #de days after the date on which the ,secretary makes that determination1 designate an emergency warehouse contractor to provide the required food capacity in a timely manner4 7#c7 ,notification2 publication ,if the ,secretary designates an emergency warehouse contractor under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 notify each affected ,tribal organization or ,state agency of the designation1 including an explanation of the determination of the ,secretary of a supply chain disruption2 and 7,b7 make that designation1 and explanation of the determination1 publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 4 #dajd4 ,support for wireless and mobile equipment for certain entities ,section #g7;f77#b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;f77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall ensure that equipment or systems made available to entities described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 by a ,state agency or an implementing partner of a ,state agency is appropriate for the entity1 including1 with respect to farmers markets and other direct-to-consumer markets1 wireless or mobile processing equipment and technology systems4 4 #daje4 ,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 #dajf4 ,permanent authority for 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 date of enactment 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 operation1 with the completion of the regulations required under paragraph 7#b7 marking the end of the transition4 7#b7 ,regulations ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall issue such regulations and guidance as may be necessary to carry out paragraph 7#a71 including provisions relating to program integrity1 consumer protections1 and equitable access in rural areas4 7#c7 ,stakeholder consultation 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subsection1 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,b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 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 consultation process under subparagraph 7,a7 and recommendations received from stakeholders under that process4 4 #dajg4 ,enhanced cybersecurity for ,,snap 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,enhanced ,cybersecurity for ,,snap ,act of #bjbf4 7b7 ,definition of ,,ebt card ,section #c7;i7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7;i77 is amended by inserting 7or any successor electronic benefit transfer product7 before the period at the end4 7c7 ,enhanced cybersecurity and online transaction security for ,,ebt cards ,section #g7;h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 ,cybersecurity of ,,ebt cards 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,chip-enabled 7,i7 ,in general ,the term chip-enabled1 with respect to a payment card1 means a payment card that uses industry standard secure payment technology1 as identified by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 that-- 7aa7 provides for secure card-based payment2 and 7bb7 is resistant to cloning4 7,,ii7 ,chip card technology ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,accredited ,standards ,committee ,x#i1 shall consider whether the secure payment technology described in subclause 7,i7 should meet the industry standards for contact and contactless payments4 7ii7 ,mobile friendly ,the term mobile friendly has the meaning given the term in section #ceei7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7iii7 ,,nist ,,pin and password standards ,the term ,,nist ,,pin and password standards means the ,,pin and password standards described in ,special ,publication #hjj-fc;,b entitled ,digital ,identity ,guidelines 7or a successor document7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7iv7 ,,pin ,the term ,,pin has the meaning given the term personal identification number 7,,pin7 in section #bga4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,b7 ,regulations 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall promulgate1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall review and update as necessary1 cybersecurity and digital service regulations relating to ,,ebt cards and mobile technologies under the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 including1 at a minimum1 to ensure that cybersecurity measures for ,,ebt cards and mobile technologies keep pace with security safeguards used by the private sector and required by ,federal agencies for credit1 debit1 and other payment cards and mobile technologies4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the cybersecurity and digital service regulations described in clause 7i7 require the following3 7,i7 7aa7 ,each ,state agency shall operate the user interfaces listed on the list of required user interfaces maintained by the ,secretary under item 7dd77,,aa71 in accordance with this subclause1 #a or more user interfaces of which households in the ,state may1 at the election of the applicable household1 use to manage the ,,ebt account of the applicable household4 7bb7 7,,aa7 ,a ,state agency may operate other user interfaces under item 7aa7 in addition to the required user interfaces on the list maintained by the ,secretary under item 7dd77,,aa74 7,,bb7 ,any web-based online portal operated by a ,state agency as a user interface shall be mobile friendly4 7cc7 ,each user interface offered by a ,state agency under items 7aa7 and 7bb71 as applicable1 shall-- 7,,aa7 provide information in each language in which the ,state agency is required to make material available pursuant to section #bgb4d7;b7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 7,,bb7 be available to households at least #ii percent of the time2 and 7,,cc7 include any other features required by the ,secretary4 7dd7 7,,aa7 ,the ,secretary shall maintain a list of required user interfaces for purposes of item 7aa71 which may include a web-based online portal and a mobile application4 7,,bb7 ,during the #aj-year period following the date on which the regulations promulgated pursuant to clause 7i7 become final1 unless the ,secretary extends that period1 the ,secretary shall maintain on the list under subitem 7,,aa7 the following user interfaces3 text message1 voice telephone service1 and ,united ,states ,postal ,service mail4 7,,ii7 7aa7 ,each ,state agency shall provide to households on an opt-in basis-- 7,,aa7 through each digital user interface offered under subclause 7,i71 timely electronic notice of transactions using the ,,ebt account of the household2 and 7,,bb7 through digital or practicable user interfaces offered under subclause 7,i71 access to1 including the ability to search1 historical transactions for not less than the preceding #ab months4 7bb7 ,transaction information under subitems 7,,aa7 and 7,,bb7 of item 7aa7 shall include the amount of the transaction1 the merchant for the transaction1 and the city and ,state of the merchant4 7cc7 ,each ,state agency shall offer households the ability1 through each user interface offered under subclause 7,i71 to report a fraudulent transaction to the ,state agency4 7dd7 ,a ,state agency shall not require a household to respond to or acknowledge a notice of transaction delivered pursuant to item 7aa77,,aa74 7ee7 ,a ,state agency shall notify any household that has reported an instance of ,,ebt card skimming or fraud1 or is otherwise identified as being a victim of ,,ebt card skimming or fraud1 of-- 7,,aa7 any ,state or ,federal funds that may be reimbursed if the household experiences fraud again1 if such funds are available2 and 7,,bb7 the ability of the household to apply fraud-prevention measures4 7,,iii7 ,each ,state agency shall provide households issued an ,,ebt card the ability to check1 through each user interface offered under subclause 7,i71 the enrollment status of the household4 7,,iv7 ,except as provided in clause 7iii77,i71 not later than #b years after the date on which the regulations promulgated pursuant to clause 7i7 become final1 ,state agencies shall begin issuing chip-enabled ,,ebt cards4 7,v7 ,except as provided in clause 7iii77,i71 not later than #d years after the date on which the regulations promulgated pursuant to clause 7i7 become final1 ,state agencies may not issue new ,,ebt cards with magnetic stripes4 7,,vi7 ,except as provided in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7iii71 not later than #e years after the date on which the regulations promulgated pursuant to clause 7i7 become final1 ,state agencies shall be required to reissue any existing valid ,,ebt cards with magnetic stripes as chip-enabled ,,ebt cards without magnetic stripes4 7,,vii7 ,in the case of a chip-enabled ,,ebt card reissued pursuant to any of subclauses 7,,iv7 through 7,,vi71 absent suspicion of fraud1 as applicable1 a ,state agency shall-- 7aa7 reissue a new chip-enabled ,,ebt card2 and 7bb7 deactivate the current chip-enabled ,,ebt card on the earlier of-- 7,,aa7 the date on which the new chip-enabled ,,ebt card is activated2 and 7,,bb7 #ij days after the date on which the new chip-enabled ,,ebt card is sent to the household4 7iii7 ,exceptions 7,i7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary may issue a #a-time waiver of an applicable deadline described in subclause 7,,iv71 7,v71 or 7,,vi7 of clause 7ii7 with respect to a ,state agency1 subject to the conditions that-- 7aa7 the ,state agency shall submit to the ,secretary a request for the waiver2 7bb7 the ,secretary and the ,state agency shall agree that insufficient adoption of payment terminals that accept chip-enabled ,,ebt cards has occurred among retail food stores in the ,state2 7cc7 the waiver may extend the applicable deadline by not more than #ahj days2 and 7dd7 the ,secretary may not issue more than #b waivers pursuant to this subclause for a single ,state agency4 7,,ii7 ,early adopters ,the deadline described in clause 7ii77,,vi7 shall not apply to any ,state agency that commenced the issuance of chip-enabled ,,ebt cards without magnetic stripes before the date of enactment of the ,enhanced ,cybersecurity for ,,snap ,act of #bjbf4 7iv7 ,sunset for requirement to use chip technology 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 under the cybersecurity regulations described in clause 7i71 all ,,ebt cards issued during the #e-year period beginning on the deadline for carrying out clause 7ii77,,vi7 shall be chip-enabled1 unless the ,secretary-- 7aa7 provides a waiver for the applicable ,state agency pursuant to clause 7iii77,i72 or 7bb7 extends that period for all ,state agencies4 7,,ii7 ,exceptions ,subclause 7,i7 shall not apply to ,,ebt cards issued-- 7aa7 by a ,state agency described in clause 7iii77,,ii72 7bb7 to victims of a disaster pursuant to section #e7;h72 or 7cc7 solely for benefits under the summer electronic benefits transfer for children program established under section #ac;,a of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfb74 7,,iii7 ,successor electronic benefit transfer products ,effective beginning on the first day after the #e-year period described in subclause 7,i71 the ,secretary may implement a successor electronic benefit transfer product to a chip-enabled ,,ebt card required under this subparagraph pursuant to a review of ,,ebt card security measures conducted under clause 7i74 7v7 ,rule of construction ,the cybersecurity and digital service regulations described in clause 7i7 shall supersede any regulations promulgated pursuant to section #eja7;a77#b7 of division ,,hh of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf;a7a77#b774 7,c7 ,reimbursement 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 each ,state agency upgrading ,,ebt cards to comply with the regulations promulgated pursuant to subparagraph 7,b77i7 shall receive full reimbursement from the ,secretary for all reasonable costs incurred by the ,state agency during the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the regulations become final1 including-- 7,i7 the #a-time up-front costs paid by the ,state agency to ,,ebt card vendors2 7,,ii7 the additional annual fees associated with chip-enabled cards paid by ,state agencies to ,,ebt card vendors2 and 7,,iii7 postage or other delivery-related costs4 7ii7 ,ongoing costs ,any reasonable costs incurred by a ,state agency to comply with the regulations promulgated pursuant to subparagraph 7,b77i7 incurred after the #e-year period described in clause 7i7 shall be subject to the administrative cost-share requirements under section #af7;a74 7,d7 ,prohibition on password and ,,pin requirements inconsistent with ,federal cybersecurity standards ,effective beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 a ,state agency may not require1 with respect to a ,,pin for use of an ,,ebt card or a password for access to an online account or mobile application managing the ,,ebt card1 that-- 7i7 the ,,pin or password be periodically changed in circumstances that are prohibited by the ,,nist ,,pin and password standards2 or 7ii7 the password meet complexity requirements that are prohibited by the ,,nist ,,pin and password standards4 7,e7 ,grant program for chip-enabled ,,ebt cards 7i7 ,definitions ,in this subparagraph3 7,i7 ,administering entity ,the term administering entity means an entity awarded a grant under clause 7ii7 to provide subgrants to eligible entities4 7,,ii7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7aa7 an entity described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#c7 of section #c7o7 that-- 7,,aa7 is authorized to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under section #i2 7,,bb7 does not have payment terminals that accept chip-enabled ,,ebt cards2 and 7,,cc7 is located in an area with limited grocery access1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7bb7 an entity described in paragraph 7#b71 7#d71 or 7#e7 of section #c7o7 that meets the requirements described in subitems 7,,aa7 and 7,,bb7 of item 7aa74 7ii7 ,grants ,subject to the availability of appropriations provided in advance in an appropriation ,act specifically for the purpose of this clause1 the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to award a grant to an administering entity to provide subgrants to eligible entities to upgrade to chip-compatible payment terminals that support contact and contactless payment card technology4 7iii7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subparagraph #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7iv7 ,sunset ,the grant program under this subparagraph shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7,f7 ,public reports 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and every #b years thereafter during the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the regulations promulgated pursuant to subparagraph 7,b77i7 become final1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture1 a report that1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 identifies trends relating to the theft of benefits1 including-- 7aa7 the frequency of theft of benefits2 7bb7 the locations at which ,,ebt cards are compromised2 7cc7 the methods by which ,,ebt cards are compromised2 7dd7 the number and value of reported thefts from online ,,ebt card transactions2 and 7ee7 the relevant online retailers most commonly compromised2 7,,ii7 evaluates the effectiveness of existing cybersecurity regulations for the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 including identifying ineffective measures and the compliance burden borne by individual benefit recipients2 7,,iii7 describes-- 7aa7 the measures and methods developed1 and considerations taken1 under paragraph 7#af77;,a72 and 7bb7 the determinations made under paragraph 7#af77;,b77ii72 7,,iv7 describes the efforts of ,state agencies-- 7aa7 to update cybersecurity measures for ,,ebt cards2 and 7bb7 to reimburse stolen benefits2 7,v7 examines usability issues of ,,ebt cards1 including issues that present barriers to households using benefits or affect fraud prevention goals2 and 7,,vi7 recommends potential new methods to consistently detect1 track1 report1 and prevent theft of benefits1 including theft of data described in paragraph 7#af77;,a77i77,i74 7ii7 ,restricted annex ,a publicly available report under this subparagraph-- 7,i7 shall exclude any information that-- 7aa7 relates to methods to exploit ,,ebt card and cybersecurity weaknesses1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7bb7 is identifying or proprietary merchant information2 but 7,,ii7 may include information described in subclause 7,i7 in a nonpublicly available annex4 7#af7 ,online transaction security 7,a7 ,in general ,in promulgating and updating1 as necessary1 the regulations under paragraph 7#ae77;,b77i71 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to online transactions using ,,ebt cards-- 7i7 require security measures that-- 7,i7 are effective in detecting and preventing theft of benefits through online transactions1 including the theft of data from online merchants that may compromise the ability of a household to use benefits in transactions with other merchants1 either online or in-person2 and 7,,ii7 prevent sensitive data from being stolen during online transactions and securely manage sensitive data generated by online transactions1 including through cybersecurity enhancements for online retailers2 7ii7 establish standard reporting methods for ,state agencies to collect and share with the ,secretary data on the scope of benefits and data being stolen through online transactions2 and 7iii7 in carrying out clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 take into consideration the feasibility of cost1 availability1 and implementation for ,state agencies4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,director of the ,administration for ,children and ,families1 the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states1 the ,director of the ,secret ,service1 ,state agencies1 retail food stores1 and ,,ebt card contractors-- 7i7 regarding the measures1 methods1 and considerations under that subparagraph2 and 7ii7 to determine-- 7,i7 how benefits are being stolen and sensitive data are being compromised through online transactions2 and 7,,ii7 how those stolen benefits and data are being used4 4 7d7 ,ensuring no loss of access to benefits due to ,,ebt card damage1 loss1 or fraud ,section #g7;h77#g7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,regulations and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,regulations 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,ensuring no loss of access to benefits due to ,,ebt card damage1 loss1 or fraud ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,enhanced ,cybersecurity for ,,snap ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations requiring the following3 7i7 ,if an ,,ebt card is damaged1 no longer functions properly1 is stolen1 or is frozen due to fraud1 the applicable ,state agency shall take the necessary steps to ensure that a replacement ,,ebt card is issued to the applicable household1 either by mail or in person1 as selected by the household1 not later than #e business days after the ,state agency receives from the household a request for a replacement ,,ebt card4 7ii7 ,a ,state agency shall not require1 but may offer as an option1 in-person collection of a new or replacement ,,ebt card4 4 7e7 ,no replacement fees for certain ,,ebt cards ,section #g7;h77#h77;,a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#h77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,a ,state agency and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 a ,state agency 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,exceptions ,effective beginning on the date that is #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,enhanced ,cybersecurity for ,,snap ,act of #bjbf1 a ,state agency may not collect a charge under clause 7i7 if-- 7,i7 the ,,ebt card to be replaced has not been replaced for any reason more than #c times during the #a-year period ending on the date on which the replacement ,,ebt card is issued2 or 7,,ii7 the replacement of the ,,ebt card is due to-- 7aa7 theft of1 or fraud relating to1 the ,,ebt card2 or 7bb7 required replacement in compliance with the regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph 7#ae77;,b77i74 7iii7 ,amount ,the amount of a charge under clause 7i7 shall be equal to not more than the cost of issuing the replacement ,,ebt card4 4 7f7 ,requirement for retailer use of chip-enabled payment terminals as a condition of ,,snap participation ,section #i7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,chip-enabled payment terminals 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the regulations promulgated pursuant to section #g7;h77#ae77;,b77i7 become final1 the ,secretary shall require retail food stores and wholesale food concerns seeking authorization or reauthorization to accept and redeem benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program to have a chip-enabled 7as defined in section #g7;h77#ae77;,a77 payment terminal at each retail location of the retail food store or wholesale food concern4 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any transaction involving a retail food store or wholesale food concern that occurs exclusively online4 4 7g7 ,,gao report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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-- 7#a7 the actions carried out by ,state agencies 7as defined in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab771 retail food stores 7as defined in that section71 and wholesale food concerns 7within the meaning of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq477 to decrease or eliminate risks with respect to transactions involving ,,ebt cards 7as defined in that section72 7#b7 the feasibility of the actions described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 the impact of the risks described in paragraph 7#a7 on-- 7,a7 implementation of the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 by those retail food stores and wholesale food concerns2 and 7,b7 the redemption of benefits 7as defined in section #c of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab77 by recipients4 7h7 ,report on ,,ebt cards issued in ,puerto ,rico 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture1 a report on the security of ,,ebt cards 7as defined in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab77 issued in the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 including-- 7,a7 the resistance of those ,,ebt cards to cloning2 and 7,b7 if appropriate1 recommendations for improving the security of the electronic benefit transfer system against ,,ebt card cloning-based fraud4 7#b7 ,restricted annex ,a publicly available report under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall exclude any information that-- 7i7 relates to methods to exploit ,,ebt card and cybersecurity weaknesses1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 or 7ii7 is identifying or proprietary merchant information2 but 7,b7 may include information described in subparagraph 7,a7 in a nonpublicly available annex4 #dajh4 ,approval of retail food stores and wholesale food concerns 7a7 ,definition of retail food store ,section #c7o77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7o77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking sells food and inserting owns food inventory and sells that food4 7b7 ,additional requirements for participation of retail food stores ,section #i of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking 7#b7 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary 2 and 7ii7 by indenting the margins of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 appropriately2 and 7,b7 by indenting the margin of paragraph 7#c7 appropriately2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the third sentence1 by inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7 after ,act of #aiff2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,additional requirements for participation 7#a7 ,house-to-house trade routes1 online-only entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall limit participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program of house-to-house trade routes and entities that operate solely online 7referred to in this paragraph as online-only entities7 to include only such routes and online-only entities that support the purposes of the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,b7 ,terms and conditions ,the ,secretary shall establish terms and conditions for participation of house-to-house trade routes and online-only entities in the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 which shall include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 a requirement to be fully operational with respect to sales to the public for not less than #a year before receiving authorization under this section1 including1 for online-only entities1 operation in e-commerce for not less than that #a-year period2 7ii7 a requirement to provide to the ,secretary1 on request-- 7,i7 documentation to establish inventory ownership1 such as business records2 and 7,,ii7 evidence of sufficient and consistent minimum inventory levels1 such as business records1 inventory storage facility visit reports1 and other means1 including1 for online-only entities1 documentation matching owned inventory with online offerings1 as the ,secretary determines to be sufficient to qualify continuously as a retail food store2 and 7iii7 a requirement to demonstrate sales consistent with inventory1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for not less than #a year before receiving authorization under this section and periodically thereafter1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,entities without inventory ,an entity 7including a product aggregator7 that does not qualify as a retail food store described in section #c7o77#a7 because the entity does not own food inventory may not participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7#c7 ,third-party entities and inventory 7,a7 ,retailers ,an entity that is not an approved retail food store may not offer food for sale in exchange for benefits through an approved retail food store4 7,b7 ,inventory ,an approved retail food store may not offer inventory for sale in exchange for benefits if that inventory is owned by an entity that is not an approved retail food store4 4 #daji4 ,streamlining applications for farmers 7a7 ,definition of covered nutrition program ,in this section1 the term covered nutrition program means-- 7#a7 the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7#b7 the senior farmers' market nutrition program established under section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg72 7#c7 the special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children established by section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf71 including the farmers' market nutrition program under that program2 and 7#d7 the ,gus ,schumacher ,nutrition ,incentive ,program established under section #ddje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag71 as practicable with respect to the activities carried out by the ,secretary under subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7b7 ,streamlined application process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a streamlined application process-- 7,a7 for direct marketing farmers and ranchers to apply to be vendors under each of the covered nutrition programs2 and 7,b7 by-- 7i7 developing a single application that a direct marketing farmer or rancher may use to apply to each of the covered nutrition programs2 or 7ii7 developing an information sharing system that-- 7,i7 shares the information of a direct marketing farmer or rancher who is approved as an authorized vendor under a covered nutrition program with each of the other covered nutrition programs2 and 7,,ii7 deems that direct marketing farmer or rancher as a prequalified eligible vendor for those other covered nutrition programs4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year 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 progress made in carrying out paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,streamlined processing of benefits ,the ,secretary shall establish a streamlined process for direct marketing farmers and ranchers that are vendors under any of the covered nutrition programs to process benefits under those programs through the use of standardized technology1 such as a single piece of equipment or a mobile application4 #daaj4 ,administrative processes for retailers ,section #i7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7;d77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by inserting 1 on #b consecutive occasions within a #c-year period1 after does not meet4 #daaa4 ,animal protein as 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 #daab4 ,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 ,staffing flexibility 7#a7 ,hiring contractors 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7e77#f77;,b71 a ,state agency may1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 hire #a or more contractors1 by contract1 to undertake the certification described in subsection 7e77#f77;,a7 or carry out any other function of the ,state agency under the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 subject to subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,circumstances for hiring 7i7 ,in general ,a ,state agency may hire #a or more contractors under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,state agency-- 7,i7 experiences an increase in applications to the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 or 7,,ii7 cannot timely process applications to the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 including due to-- 7aa7 a pandemic or other health emergency2 7bb7 a seasonal workforce cycle2 7cc7 a temporary staffing shortage2 and 7dd7 weather or other natural disaster4 7ii7 ,temporary staffing shortage ,in the case of a ,state agency hiring #a or more contractors under subparagraph 7,a7 due to a temporary staffing shortage under clause 7i77,,ii77cc71 the authority of a ,state agency to conduct that hiring-- 7,i7 shall expire when there is adequate staffing for the ,state agency to timely process applications2 and 7,,ii7 shall not impact any collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding in effect between the ,state and employees of the ,state or a local government of the ,state4 7,c7 ,requirements 7i7 ,in general ,a contract entered into by a ,state agency under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not provide incentives for the ,state agency or contractor to delay eligibility determinations or deny eligibility for individuals otherwise eligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7ii7 ,no financial interest ,a ,state agency may not hire a contractor under subparagraph 7,a7 if the contractor has a direct or indirect financial interest in any approved retail store1 wholesale food concern1 or employment and training program4 7iii7 ,excluded activities ,a contractor hired under subparagraph 7,a7 may not-- 7,i7 determine eligibility2 7,,ii7 initiate enforcement actions2 7,,iii7 conduct quality control2 7,,iv7 conduct administrative hearings2 or 7,v7 screen for or make a referral to an employment and training program4 7,d7 ,administration ,a ,state agency that hires #a or more contractors under subparagraph 7,a7 shall ensure that-- 7i7 the contracts are for a reasonable cost and in accordance with the standard contracting rules of the ,state agency2 7ii7 hiring is consistent with the merit principles described in section #ijj4fjc of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 and 7iii7 the contractors do not supplant existing merit-based personnel in the ,state4 7#b7 ,program design ,the hiring of #a or more contractors by a ,state agency under paragraph 7#a7 shall not-- 7,a7 be considered to be a major change in the operations of the ,state agency for purposes of subsection 7a77#d72 or 7,b7 be subject to any requirement specified in that section4 7#c7 ,state agency notification 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state agency that hires #a or more contractors under paragraph 7#a7 shall notify the ,secretary of such hiring1 including providing information or data indicating the applicable circumstance under subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph for carrying out that hiring4 7,b7 ,publication ,not later than #aj days after the date of receipt of a notification under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture the notification and the accompanying information or data4 7#d7 ,annual report ,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 an annual report that describes-- 7,a7 the measures taken by ,state agencies to address increases in applications to the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7,b7 reasons for the inability of ,state agencies to timely process those applications1 as applicable2 7,c7 the information or data submitted with each notification under paragraph 7#c77;,a72 and 7,d7 any recommended changes to the authority of the ,secretary to assist ,state agencies in preparing for any future increase in applications to the supplemental nutrition assistance program or inability to timely process those applications4 4 #daac4 ,quality control improvements ,section #af7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe 7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#i7 as paragraph 7#aa72 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 7#aj7 ,report on unknown and technically improper payments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall include all unknown and improper payments1 as identified under the ,payment ,integrity ,information ,act of #bjai 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea et seq471 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 #daad4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ah7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;a77#a77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #daae4 ,retail food store and recipient trafficking ,section #bi7;c77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;b7c77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #daaf4 ,the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,program 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 ,section #bg7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjbf1 #ebe1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjbg and each subsequent fiscal year1 the total dollar amount of commodities specified in subparagraph 7,a7 adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section #c7u77#c77;,b7 to reflect changes between ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 and ,june #cj of the immediately preceding fiscal year4 4 #daag4 ,dairy nutrition incentive program ,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 nutrition2 7#b7 by striking healthy fluid milk each place it appears and inserting dairy nutrition2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered dairy product ,the term covered dairy product means-- 7,a7 cheese 7including nonstandardized cheese7 that-- 7i7 is made from pasteurized cow's milk2 7ii7 is a good source of protein1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 is sold as a block1 chunk1 shred1 slice1 stick1 or string1 or in snack-size form2 and 7,b7 yogurt or other cultured dairy product 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 sugars1 as determined by the ,secretary4 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 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 by inserting and covered dairy products after of fluid milk each place it appears2 7#e7 in subsection 7c77#c7-- 7,a7 by inserting and covered dairy products after purchase of fluid milk2 and 7,b7 by inserting established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 before the period at the end2 7#f7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7d77#b71 by striking 1 and each place it appears and inserting 2 and2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #hj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by inserting dairy nutrition incentive before projects4 ,b ,commodity distribution programs #dbja4 ,delivering for rural seniors ,the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc is amended by inserting after section #e 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 the following3 #e;,a4 ,commodity supplemental food program home delivery pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commodity supplemental food program ,the term commodity supplemental food program means the program established under section #d4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a local agency2 and 7,b7 a subdistributing agency4 7#c7 ,local agency ,the term local agency has the meaning given the term in section #bdg4a of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#d7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the home delivery pilot program established under subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,rural area ,the term rural area has the meaning given the term in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#f7 ,state agency ,the term ,state agency has the meaning given the term in section #bdg4a of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#g7 ,subdistributing agency ,the term subdistributing agency has the meaning given the term in section #bdg4a of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7b7 ,home delivery pilot program ,the ,secretary shall establish a home delivery pilot program under which the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,state agencies to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e77#a74 7c7 ,applications ,a ,state agency seeking a grant under the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,maximum grant award ,the amount of a grant awarded to a ,state agency under the pilot program may not exceed the lesser of-- 7#a7 #d1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the commodity supplemental food program caseload number for the applicable ,state at the time that the application for the grant is submitted under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 #fj4 7e7 ,use of grant funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state agency awarded a grant under the pilot program shall distribute the grant funds to eligible entities to operate projects that facilitate home delivery of commodities to participants in the commodity supplemental food program1 including for costs relating to-- 7,a7 the transportation and distribution of those commodities for home delivery1 including transportation and distribution services provided by a third party2 7,b7 staffing required to operate home delivery services2 and 7,c7 outreach to participants or potential participants in the commodity supplemental food program with respect to home delivery4 7#b7 ,priority ,in distributing grant funds under paragraph 7#a71 a ,state agency shall give priority to eligible entities that serve participants in the commodity supplemental food program who reside in rural areas4 7f7 ,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 the pilot program1 and each fiscal year thereafter until all grant funds are expended1 the ,state agency shall submit to the ,secretary a report that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of the activities carried out using the grant funds1 including-- 7,a7 the quantity of commodities delivered2 7,b7 the number of participants in the commodity supplemental food program served2 and 7,c7 the total number of deliveries2 7#b7 an assessment of the effectiveness of those activities1 including-- 7,a7 a calculation of the average cost per delivery2 and 7,b7 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 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available until expended4 4 #dbjb4 ,commodity distribution program ,section #d7;a7 of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #dbjc4 ,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 7a71 in each of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b77;,b71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #dbjd4 ,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;e7a77#b77;,a77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 ,c ,miscellaneous #dcja4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking and herbs and inserting herbs1 and tree nuts 7including shelled tree nuts74 #dcjb4 ,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 #dcjc4 ,gus ,schumacher ,nutrition ,incentive ,program reauthorization ,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 striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 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 counties ,the ,secretary may waive the application of clause 7i7 in the case of an activity carried out in a county that1 during the preceding #cj-year period1 has had a population not less than #bj percent of which are living in poverty 7as measured by the most recent decennial census74 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 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking fruits and vegetables and inserting fruits1 vegetables1 and legumes2 7,b7 by striking fresh fruits and vegetables and inserting all forms of fruits1 vegetables1 and legumes each place it appears2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,recommendations and report on transition to ,health and ,human ,services 7,a7 ,recommendations 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall provide to ,congress recommendations regarding methods to transition the produce prescription program established under this subsection to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services to be administered by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7ii7 ,consideration ,in developing recommendations under clause 7i71 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall consider the policy option described in the report of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall finalize and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that examines policy options relating to the transition of the produce prescription program established under this subsection to the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services to be administered by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by redesignating the second subparagraph 7,c7 7relating to fiscal year #bjai7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 #dcjd4 ,buy ,american requirements 7a7 ,in general ,section #ab7n77#b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7n77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,requirements 7i7 ,purchase expenditures by category ,subject to clause 7ii7 and subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall require that1 of the total quantity of commodities and products purchased by a school food authority in each food purchase category designated by the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service for each school year1 not less than #ie percent are domestic commodities and products4 7ii7 ,domestically unavailable commodities and products ,domestically unavailable products and commodities included on a list developed under clause 7iii7 with respect to a school year and purchased by a school food authority during that school year shall not be used to calculate whether the school food authority meets the requirement described in clause 7i74 7iii7 ,updated list ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall develop1 and make available to school food authorities1 a list of domestically unavailable products and commodities4 4 7b7 ,application ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to school food authorities 7within the meaning of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq477 beginning on the first day of the first school year 7as defined in section #ab7;d7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7;d777 that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #dcje4 ,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 in the first sentence1 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 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 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 that 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 ,engineering1 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 ,engineering1 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 comprise at least #d but 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 ,members 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 on which there are #d members 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 for purposes of being used in the development of a report under paragraph 7#a71 as described in 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 of evidence-based review ,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 the extent to 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 the financial disclosure requirements applicable to 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 the appointment1 submit to the ,secretaries a report regarding1 for the #aj-year period preceding the 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 is established or an ,independent ,advisory ,board is established under paragraph 7#e71 the ,secretaries shall make publicly available-- 7i7 a summary of the financial disclosures reported by the members of the ,committee or ,board1 as applicable2 7ii7 the research funding and professional affiliations reported by those members under subparagraph 7,a77iii71 categorized by the name of the member2 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 shall be controlling and considered to be the most recent ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans until the publication of the first report under that subsection after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #dcjf4 ,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 paragraph heading1 by striking ,report and inserting ,annual report2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and annually thereafter1 after paragraph 7#a712 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 under 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 ,food and ,drugs1 including interagency communication and coordination related to the promotion or exclusion of practices and technologies to limit food waste4 4 #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 ,option for purchasing ,,tefap 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 #dcji4 ,technical corrections ,section #ab7;d7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,act-- in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,commodity only school ,the term commodity only school means a school that-- 7,a7 does not participate in the school lunch program under this ,act2 but 7,b7 receives commodities made available by the ,secretary for use by the school in a nonprofit lunch program4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,u4,s4,c and inserting ,u4,s4,c42 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through not limited to1 in the first sentence and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,school 7,a7 ,in general ,the term school means-- 7i7 any public or nonprofit private school of high school grade or under2 and 7ii7 any public or licensed nonprofit private residential child care institution 7including 2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking ,for purposes of this paragraph and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,associated definition ,for purposes of schools and institutions under subparagraph 7,a7 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking ,school and inserting school2 and 7#f7 in each of paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#i7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,the term after the paragraph designation2 and 7,b7 by inserting a paragraph heading1 the text of which comprises the term defined in the paragraph4 ,v ,credit ,a ,farm ,credit ,system #eaja4 ,extension of credit to businesses providing services to producers or harvesters of aquatic products 7a7 ,farm credit banks 7#a7 ,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 aquatic operating needs2 or 4 7#b7 ,purposes for extensions of credit ,section #a4aa7;c77#a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjai7;c77#a77 is amended by inserting and to persons furnishing services directly related to the aquatic operating needs of producers or harvesters of aquatic products after needs4 7b7 ,production credit associations ,section #b4d7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 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 aquatic operating needs4 4 #eajb4 ,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 amended1 in the undesignated matter following subclause 7,,ii71 by striking #ej percent of the bank's capital each place it appears and inserting #ae percent of the total assets of the bank4 #eajc4 ,support for rural water 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,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7f7 ,the banks and inserting the following3 7f7 ,water1 waste disposal1 and other facilities in rural areas 7#b7 ,water and waste disposal facilities ,the banks 2 7#c7 in the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#b77;,b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,for purposes and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,definition of rural area 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 for purposes 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,guarantees ,in the case of a loan1 commitment1 or assistance described in paragraph 7#b7 that is 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;,a774 2 7#e7 by moving paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 7as so designated7 so as to appear in numerical order2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,other facilities ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 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 the ,federal ,government7 for the purpose of installing1 maintaining1 expanding1 improving1 or operating facilities in a rural area for-- 7,a7 the processing or disposal of waste from any source2 or 7,b7 producing electricity from any source for use or sale by the borrower4 4 #eajd4 ,financing for essential rural community facilities ,title ,,iv of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baec et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,h ,support for rural and ,tribal essential community facilities projects #d4dj4 ,essential community facilities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administration ,the term ,administration means the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 7#b7 ,essential community facility 7,a7 ,in general ,the term essential community facility has the same meaning as in section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a774 7,b7 ,inclusions 7i7 ,in general ,the term essential community facility includes a community center1 a library1 a firehouse1 a healthcare facility1 a senior living facility1 a childcare facility1 an education facility1 and a transportation facility4 7ii7 ,services ,the term essential community facility includes any services provided at the applicable facility to rural residents1 rural businesses1 or members of an ,indian ,tribe1 including healthcare services1 senior living services1 childcare services1 education services1 and transportation services4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means each of the following3 7,a7 ,a rural city1 town1 or equivalent jurisdiction1 as determined by the ,administration4 7,b7 ,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;,a7774 7#e7 ,tribal area ,the term ,tribal area means an area under the jurisdiction of an ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,financing and technical assistance ,in order to make available private capital to develop1 build1 maintain1 improve1 or provide other support for essential community facilities in rural areas or ,tribal areas1 ,farm ,credit ,system institutions chartered and operating under title ,i1 ,,ii1 or ,,iii may provide financing and technical assistance for essential community facilities4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,eligibility ,only an entity eligible for financing under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 may receive financing or any other assistance under this section4 7#b7 ,amount of financing ,a ,farm ,credit ,system institution shall not provide financing under this section in an amount that exceeds #ae percent of the total assets of the ,farm ,credit ,system institution4 7#c7 ,offer requirement ,a ,farm ,credit ,system institution shall not provide financing under this section unless the ,farm ,credit ,system institution has-- 7,a7 offered in writing1 under reasonable terms and conditions acceptable to the applicable sponsor1 owner1 or operator of the essential community facility involved1 an interest in the financing to at least #a domestic nongovernmental lending institution that is not chartered and operating under this ,act2 and 7,b7 reported that offer1 including the terms and conditions of the offer1 to the ,administration4 7#d7 ,rural community bank priority ,in offering an interest in financing under this section to domestic nongovermental lending institutions described in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 a ,farm ,credit ,system institution shall give priority to community banks located in the service area of the essential community facility being financed4 7d7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administration shall submit to ,congress a report on the activities undertaken pursuant to this section by ,farm ,credit ,system institutions during the period covered by the report1 including activities undertaken through partnerships between ,farm ,credit ,system institutions and other nongovernmental lending institutions4 7#b7 ,publication ,a copy of each report submitted to ,congress under paragraph 7#a7 shall be published on the website of the ,administration4 4 #eaje4 ,limitation on rural business investment companies ,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 #eajf4 ,loan guarantees ,section #h4j7g77;,b7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa7#g77;,b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 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 1 except4 #eajg4 ,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 whenever the cumulative principal amount of all loans to any single borrower or to any group of related borrowers exceeds #aj percent of the tier #a capital of the ,corporation 7as defined by the ,farm ,credit ,administration74 7#b7 ,regulator determination ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration may promulgate regulations establishing a single-borrower concentration limit lower than the percentage specified in paragraph 7#a7 if the ,farm ,credit ,administration determines that a lower limit is necessary for the safe and sound operation of the ,corporation4 4 #eajh4 ,study on rural home mortgage credit ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman of the ,farm ,credit ,administration ,board1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 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-- 7#a7 any gaps in rural home mortgage private credit2 and 7#b7 how the cost of rural home mortgage credit compares to urban and suburban home mortgage credit4 ,b ,farm ownership and operating loans #ebja4 ,limitations on loan amounts 7a7 ,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 #bjbg4 7b7 ,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 #bjbg4 #ebjb4 ,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 equally1 to the extent practicable2 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 preceding year 7as so published71 weighted equally1 to the extent practicable4 #ebjc4 ,precision agriculture under the 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 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#a71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#b7 ,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 to improve efficiencies1 reduce waste1 and maintain or improve environmental quality4 7#c7 ,precision agriculture technology ,the term precision agriculture technology means any technology 7including equipment that is necessary for the deployment of that 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 mapping2 7,b7 satellite or aerial imagery2 7,c7 yield monitors2 7,d7 soil mapping2 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 leads to a reduction in1 or improves efficiency of1 crop and livestock production inputs1 which may include seed1 feed1 fertilizer1 chemicals1 water1 and time4 2 7#b7 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#c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ebjd4 ,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 #ebje4 ,persons eligible for loans 7a7 ,ownership ,loans ,section #cjb7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the second sentence1 by striking a majority each place it appears and inserting at least a #ej percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,eligibility of qualified operators ,a qualified operator 7as defined by the ,secretary7 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 are owners of the farm real estate collectively own at least #ej percent 7or such other percentage as the ,secretary determines to be 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,b71 that is owned1 in whole or in part1 by #a or more other entities 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 7b7 ,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 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 by striking ownership interests and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting total ownership interests of that entity1 or of the other entities1 is owned1 directly or indirectly1 by qualified operators of the farm improved or supported with funds under this subtitle42 and 7,b7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,an entity and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,eligibility of qualified operators ,a qualified operator 7as defined by the ,secretary7 shall be considered to meet the operator requirement of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligibility of certain operating-only entities ,an entity 4 7c7 ,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 first sentence1 in the matter preceding the proviso-- 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 second sentence1 by striking this subsection and inserting this paragraph2 7,c7 by striking the fifth sentence2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,eligibility of qualified operators ,a qualified operator 7as defined by the ,secretary7 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 are owners of the farm real estate collectively own at least #ej percent 7or such other percentage as the ,secretary determines to be 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,b71 that is owned1 in whole or in part1 by #a or more other entities 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 the section designation and all that follows through shall make and insure in subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #cba4 ,eligibility for loans 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,eligibility requirements ,the ,secretary shall make and insure 4 #ebjf4 ,refinancing of bridge loans ,section #cjc7;a77#a77;,e77ii7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77#a77;,e77ii77 is amended by striking was approved and inserting was approved or the temporary bridge loan was closed4 #ebjg4 ,support for resolving ownership and succession issues relating to farmland 7a7 ,reauthorization of the heirs property intermediary relending program ,section #caj;,i of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking so that the eligible entities may and inserting to enable such eligible entities to2 7,b7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,lending authority ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,other authority ,in addition to any loans provided under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide support for-- 7,a7 administrative costs incurred by eligible entities in connection with the making of and managing such loans2 and 7,b7 the provision of qualified technical assistance related to such loans1 which may be provided directly by the eligible entities or through their partner organizations1 as described in subsection 7g74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 7#c7 the and inserting the following3 7,c7 have the 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking or limited and inserting 1 limited2 7ii7 by inserting veteran 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 farmers and ranchers1 before rural businesses12 and 7iii7 by striking 7#b7 experience and inserting the following3 7,b7 have experience 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#a7 certification and inserting the following3 7,a7 7i7 have a certification 2 7,d7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking with and inserting that2 and 7ii7 by striking ,entities and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,entities 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 7as so designated71 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 have a certification under section #a4g7;b77#a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;b77#a77 or section #fad4dedj of title #ab1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 or 7iii7 subject to paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 have submitted a complete application for certification under-- 7aa7 section #ahje4bja of title #ab1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7bb7 section #a4g7;b77#a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;b77#a772 or 7cc7 section #fad4dedj of title #ab1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7,,ii7 are actively pursuing that certification in good standing1 as determined by the ,secretary2 2 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,entities pursuing certification 7,a7 ,in general ,eligibility under paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii7 shall be temporary and shall terminate upon-- 7i7 final denial of the certification application2 7ii7 withdrawal or abandonment of the certification application2 or 7iii7 failure to obtain certification within #b years after the date on which the application was submitted1 unless the ,secretary determines that an extension is warranted due to administrative delay beyond the control of the applicant4 7,b7 ,additional requirements ,the ,secretary may impose such additional reporting1 compliance1 or progress requirements as the ,secretary determines necessary to ensure that applicants are making demonstrable and timely progress toward certification4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting or forest land after farmland2 7,b7 by striking ,the proceeds and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the proceeds 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,technical assistance and administrative costs ,the ,secretary shall provide additional1 separate funding and support for technical assistance and administrative costs4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking shall be in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through clearly in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting shall be clearly2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,a borrower receiving a loan under this section shall agree1 as a condition of such loan1 to complete and submit a succession plan within a timeframe established by the lender4 ,the lender may approve and disburse loan funds prior to the completion or submission of the succession plan1 so long as the borrower remains in compliance with the applicable succession-plan requirements and deadlines established by the lender4 7#e7 ,borrowers with approved loans under an ,heirs' ,property ,relending ,program or ,highly ,fractionated ,indian ,land ,loan ,program application are deemed eligible for a ,farm ,service ,agency ,direct ,ownership ,loan to acquire surrounding land1 or a ,farm ,service ,agency ,direct ,operating ,loan to finance production1 without another application1 if needed to ensure a viable farm operation4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking enactment of this section and inserting enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and annually thereafter2 7#f7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#g7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#h7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,administrative and ,technical ,assistance ,expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to any loan provided under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide to an eligible entity an amount that is not less than the de minimis rate and not more than #cj percent of the loan amount for administrative costs and technical assistance expenses relating to-- 7,a7 operating the relending program2 and 7,b7 planning for and addressing heirs property issues1 including providing and assisting heirs with transitioning to or maintaining the land in agricultural production4 7#b7 ,requirement ,amounts provided under this subsection shall not-- 7,a7 be considered part of the loan principle or loan proceeds2 or 7,b7 reduce the amount otherwise available to the eligible entity under the loan4 4 7b7 ,cooperative agreements for heirs property resolution through direct public interest legal services ,title ,v of the ,rural ,development ,act of #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eji4 ,cooperative agreements for heirs property resolution through direct public interest legal services 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,administration of cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,duration 7,a7 ,in general ,a cooperative agreement under subsection 7a7 shall be in effect for not more than #d years1 subject to subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,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-- 7i7 property ownership is not resolved within the initial term of the original cooperative agreement2 and 7ii7 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 7,a7 ,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 7,b7 ,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 7,c7 ,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 section4 ,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 section1 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-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 the heir satisfies all other requirements of the definition of underserved heir2 7,c7 the heir can provide proof to substantiate that the heir is in control of the real property2 and 7,d7 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 section4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a nonprofit organization that-- 7,a7 provides legal or accounting services to an underserved heir at no cost to the underserved heir to resolve property ownership issues2 and 7,b7 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 section if-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 the property of the heir for which legal services are provided pursuant to a cooperative agreement entered into under this section 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 for ,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-- 7,a7 a limited resource heir2 7,b7 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;a7772 or 7,c7 a veteran 7as defined in section #aja7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code74 7d7 ,annual reports to ,congress ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 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 section in the year covered by the report4 7e7 ,limitations on authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #ebjh4 ,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 #ebji4 ,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 amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ebaj4 ,refinancing of guaranteed loans 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 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary 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#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the regulations promulgated under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that a guaranteed loan described in that paragraph may be refinanced into a direct loan described in that paragraph only if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the lender holding the guaranteed loan1 determines that-- 7i7 the guaranteed loan is distressed due to its status as a non-performing loan that does not have a positive cashflow2 7ii7 the borrower on the guaranteed loan has attempted to work with the lender and has been unsuccessful2 7iii7 the borrower on the guaranteed loan is in default and the lender has notified the borrower of a pending liquidation or foreclosure action2 7iv7 a reasonable chance for the success of the operation financed by the guaranteed loan exists2 and 7v7 all other criteria established by the ,secretary for purposes of this section 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,a77iv71 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 those problems1 the operation can achieve1 or be returned to1 a sound financial basis4 7#c7 ,loan programs ,in making direct loans pursuant to the regulations promulgated under paragraph 7#a71 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 new direct loan is issued4 7#d7 ,maximum amount of direct refinancing loans ,a direct loan issued by the ,farm ,service ,agency pursuant to the regulations promulgated under paragraph 7#a7 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 #ebaa4 ,pilot projects for preapproval of direct farm ownership loans ,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 ,pilot projects ,the ,secretary shall conduct pilot projects that use financial benchmarking and streamlined loan assessment requirements under section #cfj7;b7 to provide farmers and ranchers with a preapproval or prequalification mechanism for direct farm ownership loans under subtitle ,a4 4 #ebab4 ,definition of qualified beginning farmer or rancher ,section #cdc7;a77#aa7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aa77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f71 respectively4 #ebac4 ,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 #ebad4 ,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 year 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 ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajf7 is amended by inserting and #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca before the period at the end4 #ebae4 ,prompt approval of loans and loan guarantees 7a7 ,in general ,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 of not more than #a1jjj1jjj under this title4 7,b7 ,notice ,not later than #e business days after receipt of an application to guarantee a real estate or operating loan described in 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 ,the percentage of the principal amount of a loan that may be guaranteed pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed-- 7i7 #ij percent1 in the case of a loan of not more than #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 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by 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 of not more than #djj1jjj to assist rural entities1 as described in section #caj;,b7a77#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,exception ,the accelerated application process developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply to a loan of more than #djj1jjj1 but not more than #fjj1jjj1 if the ,secretary determines that there is not a significant increased risk of a default on the loan4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7h74 7b7 ,authority to include certain certified lenders as preferred certified lenders ,section #cci7;d77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihi7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through the ,secretary in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by striking the undesignated matter following subparagraph 7,a77iii7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,certification ,the ,secretary shall certify as a ,preferred ,certified ,lender-- 7i7 any lending institution that meets such criteria as the ,secretary may prescribe by regulation2 and 7ii7 any lending institution certified under subsection 7c71 if the ,secretary determines that including the lending institution in the program under this subsection is feasible as a result of the lending institution meeting alternative eligibility criteria established by the ,secretary4 4 #ebaf4 ,farm operating loans for commercial fishing 7a7 ,definitions ,section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,commercial fishing ,the term commercial fishing means fishing 7as defined in section #c of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb77 in which the fish harvested1 either in whole or in part-- 7,a7 are intended to enter commerce2 or 7,b7 enter commerce through sale1 barter1 or trade4 7#ae7 ,commercial fishing vessel ,the term commercial fishing vessel has the meaning given the term fishing vessel in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#af7 ,fish ,the term fish has the meaning given the term in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,eligibility for loans ,section #caa7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,eligibility of wild-caught fish and shellfish ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 for purposes of direct and guaranteed farm loans under this subtitle-- 7,a7 the terms farmer and rancher shall include an individual or entity engaged in commercial fishing2 and 7,b7 the terms farm and ranch shall include a commercial fishing vessel4 4 7c7 ,purposes of loans ,section #cab of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,commercial fishery participants ,an individual or entity engaged in commercial fishing may only use a direct or guaranteed loan under this subtitle for the costs associated with acquiring1 operating1 or maintaining a commercial fishing vessel4 4 7d7 ,implementation and coordination 7#a7 ,definition of commercial fishing ,in this subsection1 the term commercial fishing has the meaning given the term in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#b7 ,requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure the successful and effective integration of individuals and entities in the commercial fishing industry into each program of the ,department for which those individuals and entities are eligible pursuant to the amendments made by this section4 7#c7 ,technical assistance and guidance ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide outreach and technical assistance to participants in the commercial fishing industry1 including through cooperative agreements and public-private and other partnerships1 to promote awareness of and access to relevant programs2 7,b7 provide guidance and training to relevant agency personnel of the ,department1 including through cooperative agreements and public-private and other partnerships1 to ensure program services are effectively delivered to the commercial fishing industry2 and 7,c7 coordinate1 as appropriate1 with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and other relevant ,federal and ,state agencies to implement the amendments made by this section4 ,c ,administrative provisions #ecja4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program ,section #ccc;,b7h7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;b7h77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ecjb4 ,loan authorization levels ,section #cdf7;b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ecjc4 ,loan fund set-asides ,section #cdf7;b77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i77,,ii71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,april #a of the fiscal year2 7,b7 in clause 7ii77,,iii71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,c7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,september #a of the fiscal year2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii71 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable after ,april #a of the fiscal year4 #ecjd4 ,temporary prohibition of loans to borrowers that have received debt forgiveness ,section #cgc7;b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;h7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may not make or guarantee a loan under this title to a borrower for a period of #g years after the borrower has received debt forgiveness on a loan made or guaranteed under this title4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 by striking chapters and inserting chapter4 #ecje4 ,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 the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihf7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the second sentence2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,section #cci of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 and inserting the borrower meeting2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#d77;,a71 by striking county committee certification that the borrower meets and inserting the borrower meeting4 7#d7 ,section #cei7;c77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 loans1 and inserting periodic review 7as determined by the ,secretary7 of direct loans and guaranteed loans4 7c7 ,updating of outdated references to the ,farmers ,home ,administration and the ,rural ,development ,administration 7#a7 ,section #cji7;e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;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;b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking ,consolidated ,farm ,service ,agency and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7ii7 by striking ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,rural ,development2 7,b7 in each of paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#g71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration each place it appears and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency and ,rural ,development2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking ,rural ,development ,administration or by the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or by ,rural ,development4 7#c7 ,section #cca;,a7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha;a7a77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration or by the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or by ,rural ,development4 7#d7 ,section #ccc;,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration each place it appears and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration each place it appears and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency4 7#e7 ,section #cce of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration or the ,rural ,development ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or ,rural ,development2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,agricultural ,stabilization and ,conservation ,service payments and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency farm program2 7ii7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration liens and inserting liens for a farmer program loan2 and 7iii7 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration farmer and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency farmer4 7#f7 ,section #cch7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 or ,rural ,development4 7#g7 ,section #cdg of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiie7 is amended1 in the first sentence by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency or ,rural ,development4 7#h7 ,section #cdi7;e77#a77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiig7;e77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency4 7#i7 ,section #cec;,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja;a7 is amended by striking the ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,rural ,development4 7#aj7 ,section #cef of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd7 is amended1 in the first sentence-- 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 #cfa of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;c7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,farmers ,home ,administration and inserting ,farm ,service ,agency4 7#ab7 ,section #cgj7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 7d7 ,extension of period for sales of real property ,section #cce7;c77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 or 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 ,secretary determines that the property is not suitable for farming or ranching1 not later than #fj days after the #ahj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,b77i71 the ,secretary shall4 7e7 ,correction of infeasible inventory property disposition framework 7#a7 ,section #cca7;b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;f77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall issue regulations consistent with this section that ensure 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 the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aj77 is amended by striking #cjd1 and inserting #cjd before ,june #ah1 #bjjh1 conservation loan 7,,cl7 under section #cjd on or after ,june #ah1 #bjjh14 7i7 ,updating of provisions to reflect repurposing of conservation loan provisions 7#a7 ,section #cjc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicd7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking 1 or paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of section #cjd7;a71 and inserting or #cjd7;a74 7j7 ,updating of notice provision requirement and lifetime debt forgiveness limit ,section #cec7;i77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 7k7 ,clarification of interest rate requirements 7#a7 ,section #cjg7;a77#c77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibg7;a77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking not be- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through the period at the end of clause 7ii7 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 the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidf7;a77#b77 is amended by striking not be-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting be equal to the interest rate for direct farm operating loans under this subtitle1 not to exceed #e percent per year44 7l7 ,correction of heading ,section #cji7;h77#f7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;h77#f77 is amended1 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,beginning farmer loans and inserting ,down payment loan program participants4 7m7 ,elimination of superfluous restrictions ,section #cab of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7 7as amended by section #ebaf7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively4 7n7 ,elimination of confusing references to loan guarantees ,section #cai of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 7o7 ,elimination of obsolete reporting requirements ,section #cdf of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7 is amended by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7p7 ,correction of obsolete appeals provisions 7#a7 ,section #ceb7;c77#c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj7;c77#c77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking section #ccc;,b and inserting subtitle ,h of title ,,ii of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiia et seq474 7#b7 ,section #cec of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,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 in the first sentence1 by striking filed with the appeals division under section #ccc;,b and inserting to the ,national ,appeals ,division2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence-- 7,i7 by striking appeals division shall and inserting ,secretary shall2 and 7,,ii7 by striking county supervisor and inserting ,secretary4 7q7 ,elimination of unnecessary constraint on pilot projects ,section #ccc;,d7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;d7a77 is amended by striking that are consistent with subtitle ,a through this subtitle4 7r7 ,correction of heading ,section #h4h7;a77#c7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#h7;a77#c77 is amended1 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,mortgage loans and inserting ,loan quality4 ,,vi ,rural ,development ,a ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf ,i ,rural broadband access #faja4 ,streamlining broadband authorities 7a7 ,in general ,section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,re,connect ,program2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,re,connect ,program ,the term ,re,connect ,program means the program established under this section4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking #aj-,mbps and inserting #be-,mbps2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking #a-,mbps and inserting #c-,mbps2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7iii7 by striking clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 give priority to applications from applicants that have demonstrated the technical and financial experience required to construct and operate broadband networks2 and 7v7 give priority to applications from applicants that ensure that the network built under the project can easily scale speeds over time1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7,i7 to meet the evolving connectivity needs of households and businesses2 and 7,,ii7 to support the deployment of #e;,g wireless technology1 successor wireless technologies1 and other advanced services4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,applications ,the ,secretary shall establish an application process for grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees under this section that-- 7,a7 reduces the amount of data required to apply by limiting the required data to only-- 7i7 the entity applying1 excluding any parent or affiliate entity that is not a party to the application1 to the greatest extent practicable2 and 7ii7 the geographic area affected by the application1 if a parent or affiliate is not a party to the application2 7,b7 simplifies the data interfaces for submission to the greatest extent practicable2 and 7,c7 allows all applicants1 regardless of whether an applicant is publicly traded1 to rely on a bond rating of at least investment grade 7when bond ratings are available7 in place of financial documentation4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7l72 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall not restrict the eligibility of an entity for a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section based on the legal structure of the entity2 7ii7 in determining the financial ability of an entity to carry out a project using a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section1 shall allow the entity to demonstrate that financial ability by methods that-- 7,i7 the ,secretary determines to be the least burdensome2 and 7,,ii7 subject to clause 7iv71 in the case of a project using a grant1 are not limited to providing the ,federal ,government an exclusive first lien on all grant-funded assets during the service obligation of the grant2 7iii7 subject to clause 7iv71 in determining the required collateral to secure grant funds or to secure performance during the service obligation of a grant1 shall allow an awardee to offer alternative security1 such as a letter of credit or performance bond1 in lieu of providing the ,federal ,government an exclusive first lien on all grant-funded assets2 and 7iv7 if the ,secretary reasonably determines that alternative methods or alternative security established under clause 7ii77,,ii7 or 7iii7 are insufficient to secure performance with respect to a project under this section-- 7,i7 may require an entity to provide the ,federal ,government an exclusive first lien on all grant-funded assets during the service obligation of the grant2 and 7,,ii7 may release that lien after the ,secretary determines that the entity is performing to the satisfaction of the ,secretary4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking #ej and inserting #ij2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,obligations to provide broadband service in the same service territory 7i7 ,definition of broadband infrastructure ,in this subparagraph1 the term broadband infrastructure means any cables1 fiber optics1 wiring1 or other permanent infrastructure that is integral to the structure1 including fixed wireless infrastructure1 that-- 7,i7 is capable of providing access to internet connections in individual locations2 and 7,,ii7 offers an advanced telecommunications capability 7as defined in section #gjf7;d7 of the ,telecommunications ,act of #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb7;d7774 7ii7 ,other providers ,the ,secretary shall consider a proposed service territory with respect to which an eligible entity submits an application for grant funding to carry out a project under this section to be served by broadband service if a broadband service provider other than that eligible entity is subject to an obligation by a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government entity to build broadband infrastructure and offer broadband service in that service territory1 subject to conditions-- 7,i7 under a ,federal1 ,state1 or local funding award program2 or 7,,ii7 otherwise required by the ,federal1 ,state1 or local government entity4 7iii7 ,other ,funding ,subject to clause 7iv71 the ,secretary shall not be required to consider a proposed service territory with respect to which an eligible entity submits an application for grant funding to carry out a project under this section to be served by broadband service if that eligible entity has accepted an obligation under a ,federal1 ,state1 or local funding award program to build broadband infrastructure and offer broadband service in that service territory1 if the proposed project under this section-- 7,i7 would not be duplicative of the obligation under the other award program2 and 7,,ii7 would build broadband infrastructure that results in faster speeds or expedited milestones of deployment of broadband infrastructure in that service territory1 as compared to the obligation under the other award program4 7iv7 ,other ,obligations for ,lower ,transmission ,capacity ,the ,secretary shall consider a proposed service territory with respect to which an eligible entity submits an application to carry out a project under this section to be unserved by broadband service if an obligation under another award program described in clause 7iii7 would not provide broadband service of at least-- 7,i7 a #be-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,,ii7 a #c-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7,e7 ,requirements for ,funding 7i7 ,separate ownership or operation of network ,a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section may be used to construct networks that will be owned and operated by another entity other than the eligible entity receiving the grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee1 subject to the condition that the eligible entity1 the other entity1 or both1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary1 shall provide adequate security for the grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee4 7ii7 ,reporting and ,auditing ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 simplify1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ongoing reporting and auditing requirements for recipients of a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section2 and 7,,ii7 allow a recipient described in subclause 7,i7 whose financial information is consolidated with the financial information of a parent entity to rely on that consolidated financial information in complying with the requirements described in that subclause if the parent entity is providing an adequate guarantee on behalf of a subsidiary of the parent entity with respect to the grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee4 7iii7 ,procurement and ,contracting ,the ,secretary-- 7,i7 shall simplify1 to the maximum extent practicable1 requirements for recipients of a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section relating to the procurement of materials and retention of contractors2 and 7,,ii7 shall not unreasonably restrict the ability of a recipient described in subclause 7,i7 to obtain goods and services from affiliated entities4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #be-,mbps and inserting #ajj-,mbps2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #c-,mbps and inserting #bj-,mbps2 7#f7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7m72 7#g7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting the following3 7j7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out this section in accordance with section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7k7 ,annual reports ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 publish a report describing-- 7,a7 the distribution of amounts made available under the ,re,connect ,program for the preceding year2 7,b7 the number of locations at which broadband service was made available using amounts under the ,re,connect ,program for the preceding year2 7,c7 the number of locations described in subparagraph 7,b7 at which broadband service was used2 and 7,d7 the highest level of broadband service made available at each location described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#b7 submit the report described in paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7l7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7#h7 in subsection 7m7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,sunset ,beginning on the date that is #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 section #ggi of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada2 #acb ,stat4 #cii71 shall have no force or effect4 7c7 ,transfer of amounts ,the unobligated balance1 as of the date that is #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 of any amounts made available to carry out the pilot program described in section #ggi of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada2 #acb ,stat4 #cii7-- 7#a7 is transferred to1 and merged with1 amounts made available to carry out section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb72 and 7#b7 shall remain available1 until expended1 and without further appropriation1 to carry out the ,re,connect ,program established under that section4 7d7 ,effect ,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 ,effect ,nothing in this title authorizes the ,secretary to regulate rates charged for broadband service4 4 7e7 ,public notice1 assessments1 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 striking and reporting and inserting reporting1 and coordination2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 including a complete shapefile map after applicant2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by striking 7c7 and inserting 7d72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7e7 as subsections 7c7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,challenge process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a transparent1 evidence-based1 and expeditious process for challenging1 with respect to any area for which assistance is sought under an application described in subsection 7a77#a71 whether that area has access to broadband service4 7#b7 ,notice ,if the ,secretary denies an application described in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the applicant a written notice of the denial1 including a detailed description of the reasons for the denial4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,public notice of eligible funding areas ,prior to making available to the public the database under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make available to the public a fully searchable database on the website of the ,rural ,utilities ,service that contains information on areas eligible for assistance1 as identified by the ,secretary in accordance with subsection 7i74 7h7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 including the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 and the ,department of the ,treasury1 in the deployment of broadband service using ,federal funding to prevent overbuilding4 7i7 ,,fcc maps 7#a7 ,use of ,,fcc maps ,the ,secretary shall identify areas eligible for assistance under broadband programs administered by the ,secretary using the maps created by the ,federal ,communications ,commission under section #hjb7;c77#a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#a774 7#b7 ,data sharing ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any broadband service data collected is 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 maintained by the ,federal ,communications ,commission or the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration4 4 7f7 ,consultation ,section #fbab of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence1 by inserting and ,state broadband offices after ,assistant ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 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 ,reconnect program ,on awarding a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under the ,re,connect ,program established under section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,commission of that award4 4 #fajb4 ,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 #fajc4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program ,section #fjd of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking less than the and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8less than-- 7,a7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,eligible service area 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible service area means a rural area in which broadband service capacity is less than-- 7i7 a #be-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 a #c-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7,b7 ,adjustments ,at least once every #b years1 the ,secretary shall review1 and may adjust through notice published in the ,federal ,register1 the levels of broadband service described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 to ensure that high quality1 cost-effective broadband service is provided to rural areas over time4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 by striking area2 or and inserting area 7including any eligible broadband service that will be provided in the future in the eligible service area pursuant to enforceable commitments for network deployment applicable under another broadband funding program72 or2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fajd4 ,last mile broadband deployment 7a7 ,amendment ,title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf is amended by inserting after section #fjf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#e7 the following3 #fjg4 ,last ,acre ,program 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to advance precision agriculture connectivity nationwide2 and 7#b7 to augment last mile broadband deployment for agricultural producers by expanding high-speed internet access across the last acre4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,broadband internet access service ,the term broadband internet access service has the meaning given the term in section #h4a7;b7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#b7 ,broadband maps ,the term broadband maps means any map created under-- 7,a7 section #hjb7;c77#a7 of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#a772 or 7,b7 section #fjaje of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #agjd74 7#c7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7#d7 ,configuration management plan ,the term configuration management plan1 with respect to a covered provider1 means a comprehensive description of the roles1 responsibilities1 policies1 and procedures intended to improve the integrity of the systems and networks of the covered provider4 7#e7 ,covered producer 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered producer means a person or entity that is described as eligible under section #caa7;a77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;a77#a774 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term covered producer includes agricultural research centers of the ,agricultural ,research ,service4 7#f7 ,covered provider ,the term covered provider means-- 7,a7 with respect to the provision of qualified connectivity to eligible land1 a provider of broadband internet access service2 or 7,b7 with respect to the provision of wireless solutions using or extending the range of network connectivity1 a provider of wireless equipment or communications services1 in association with an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#g7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means cropland1 grassland1 rangeland1 pastureland1 farm sites1 and other agricultural land used for the active production of agricultural commodities or livestock4 7#h7 ,farm site ,the term farm site means a portion of land contiguous to land actively devoted to agricultural production and that includes improvements that are agricultural or horticultural in nature4 7#i7 ,limited resource farmer or rancher 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the term limited resource farmer or rancher means a covered producer-- 7i7 with direct or indirect gross farm sales in each of the previous #b years of not more than #ajj1jjj1 as adjusted for changes in inflation since #bjjb using the ,prices ,paid by ,farmer ,index compiled by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service2 and 7ii7 that has a total household income that is-- 7,i7 at or below the national poverty level for a family of #d2 or 7,,ii7 less than #ej percent of the county median household income in each of the previous #b years4 7,b7 ,documentation ,for purposes of determining if a covered producer is a limited resource farmer or rancher1 the ,secretary may require the submission of sufficient documentation to verify the status of the covered producer4 7,c7 ,exclusion ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term covered producer does not include the agricultural research centers described in paragraph 7#e77;,b74 7#aj7 ,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 to improve efficiencies1 reduce waste1 and maintain or improve environmental quality4 7#aa7 ,qualifying connectivity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualifying connectivity means the service offered by a covered provider as a result of assistance under subsection 7c7 that-- 7i7 is capable of a speed of not less than-- 7,i7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,,ii7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity2 and 7ii7 carries out not less than #a of the activities described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,activities described ,the activities referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 are-- 7i7 providing broadband internet access service by any technology to structures and devices on eligible land1 including tractors1 combines1 irrigation systems1 drones1 under-soil sensors1 livestock facilities1 and farm offices2 7ii7 providing multipoint wireless network connectivity that facilitates data transmission between structures and devices on eligible land1 including structures and devices described in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 supporting-- 7,i7 the construction of wireless infrastructure1 including poles1 towers1 base stations1 or other structures1 regardless of whether the structure has an existing antenna facility1 that is used or will be used for the provision of wireless service2 or 7,,ii7 the retrofitting of existing towers or vertical structures1 such as water towers1 grain elevators1 or center pivots1 to accommodate wireless infrastructure4 7#ab7 ,remote area ,the term remote area means the frontier and remote ,,zip ,code areas published by the ,economic ,research ,service4 7#ac7 ,underserved ,the term underserved means1 with respect to eligible land1 that the eligible land lacks access to broadband internet access service that is capable of a speed of not less than-- 7,a7 a #ajj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 a #bj-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7#ad7 ,unserved ,the term unserved means1 with respect to eligible land1 eligible land that lacks access to broadband internet access service that is capable of a speed of not less than-- 7,a7 a #be-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 a #c-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7c7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,last ,acre ,program1 to make grants and loans to covered providers on a competitive basis to provide qualifying connectivity to unserved and underserved eligible land4 7#b7 ,limitation ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7k7 for a fiscal year for assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may award not more than #aj percent to agricultural research centers described in subsection 7b77#e77;,b74 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,cybersecurity ,the ,secretary may allow a covered provider to use a portion of the assistance provided to the covered provider under subsection 7c71 as necessary1 to address the cybersecurity requirements under subsection 7g74 7#b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary shall not award any assistance under subsection 7c7 for broadband internet access service-- 7,a7 to an inhabitable residence that is identified as serviceable or as to be served due to an enforceable commitment to deploy on the broadband maps2 or 7,b7 on a commercial basis to surrounding areas outside the eligible land4 7#c7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share of a project carried out using assistance under subsection 7c7 shall be not more than #hj percent of the total cost of the project4 7,b7 ,limited resource farmers or ranchers ,the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of the costs described in subparagraph 7,a7 to #ij percent if the covered producer of the applicable eligible land is a limited resource farmer or rancher4 7e7 ,bid applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to apply for assistance under subsection 7c71 a covered provider shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7,a7 the measures by which the covered producer has engaged with the covered provider to identify the appropriate qualifying connectivity plan to serve the eligible land of the covered producer2 7,b7 a description of how the assistance provided under subsection 7c7 would be used to establish qualifying connectivity on the unserved or underserved eligible land of a covered producer1 including the entire acreage in need of qualifying connectivity2 7,c7 the amount of the ,federal share for the project and the amount of the non-,federal share for the project2 7,d7 whether the covered provider is capable of carrying out the specific funded activities in compliance with all ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws2 7,e7 whether the covered provider has the financial and managerial capacity to meet the specific commitments contained in the application1 including buildout obligations2 7,f7 whether the covered provider has the technical and operational capability to construct and operate broadband networks2 7,g7 whether the eligible land of the covered producer-- 7i7 is unserved or underserved2 and 7ii7 is not subject to an enforceable commitment to deploy broadband by the applicant or another covered provider1 as determined according to the broadband maps2 and 7,h7 any additional information that the ,secretary determines necessary to ensure the effective function of the program under this section4 7#b7 ,registration of covered providers 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than the date on which the ,secretary establishes the program under this section pursuant to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall create an online portal within which covered providers may register voluntarily with the ,secretary for purposes of the program under this section4 7,b7 ,registration requirements ,to register with the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall require a covered provider to submit the minimum amount of information necessary for the covered provider to demonstrate to the ,secretary that the covered provider-- 7i7 is capable of carrying out activities for which assistance is provided under subsection 7c7 in compliance with all applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws2 7ii7 has the financial and managerial capacity to meet commitments necessary to carry out the projects for which assistance is received under subsection 7c72 and 7iii7 has the technical and operational capability-- 7,i7 to construct and operate broadband networks2 and 7,,ii7 to meet the requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7g7 and provide the cybersecurity certification required under paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection4 7,c7 ,prohibitions ,in registering covered providers under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall not-- 7i7 require a covered provider to provide any proprietary business information for purposes of registering under that subparagraph2 or 7ii7 require a covered provider to participate in the program under this section4 7,d7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary may make a list of covered providers registered under subparagraph 7,a7 publicly available4 7#c7 ,bidding 7,a7 ,in general ,after the ,secretary receives a complete initial bid application under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall allow covered providers registered under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 that operate contiguous to1 near1 or partially on the eligible land that is the subject of the initial bid application to submit competing bid applications for the proposed service area4 7,b7 ,notification to covered providers ,not less frequently than once every #cj days1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 post on an internet website of the ,secretary that is accessible to covered providers the necessary identifying information of eligible land contained in a complete initial bid application2 and 7ii7 not later than #bd hours after the time at which the information described in clause 7i7 is posted1 send notice of that post to covered providers registered under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by electronic mail4 7,c7 ,challenges 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #de business days after the date on which the ,secretary posts the information described in subparagraph 7,b77i71 a covered provider may submit to the ,secretary notice of a challenge of any posted eligible land at which-- 7,i7 the qualifying connectivity of the covered provider is available to the entire portion of land in the initial bid application without assistance under subsection 7c72 7,,ii7 the covered provider could initiate qualifying connectivity through a routine installation within #aj business days of a request with no extraordinary monetary charges or delays attributable to the extension of the network of the covered provider2 or 7,,iii7 the covered provider has an enforceable commitment to deploy broadband to the eligible land4 7ii7 ,adjudication of challenges 7,i7 ,process ,the ,secretary shall establish a transparent1 evidence-based1 and expeditious process for adjudicating a challenge submitted under clause 7i7 with respect to a location within #ij business days of the date on which the ,secretary posts the information described in subparagraph 7,b77i74 7,,ii7 ,requirement ,the process established by the ,secretary under subclause 7,i7 shall include making publicly available on the website of the ,secretary a written notice describing the outcome and reason for the decision of the ,secretary with respect to each challenge submitted under clause 7i74 7,,iii7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not award any assistance under subsection 7c7 for a particular application until all challenges with respect to the eligible land described in that application have been fully adjudicated4 7iii7 ,new solicitation ,if1 after adjudicating a challenge under clause 7i71 the ,secretary determines that the land subject to the challenge is eligible land that is unserved or underserved1 the ,secretary shall transmit to each covered provider registered under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 a bid notification for the provision of qualifying connectivity to the eligible land4 7,d7 ,competing bid applications ,a covered provider registered under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 that receives a notification under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 or a notification under subparagraph 7,c77iii7 and wishes to submit a competing bid application for provision of qualifying connectivity to the eligible land described in that notification shall1 not later than #abj days after the date on which the covered provider registered under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 receives the notification1 submit to the ,secretary a competing bid application to provide that qualifying connectivity in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7,e7 ,evaluation ,not later than #cj business days after the date on which the #abj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,d7 ends1 the ,secretary shall evaluate the bid applications received and select the applicant that-- 7i7 presents the lowest cost to the ,secretary for the provision of qualifying connectivity to the eligible land that is unserved or underserved2 and 7ii7 best demonstrates to the covered producer the ability to provide downstream and upstream transmission capacity that can reliably support the specific connectivity needs of all on-farm applications described in the bid application1 including mobility1 if mobility was included in the bid application4 7,f7 ,enhanced speeds 7i7 ,finding ,congress finds that there are unique connectivity needs to support the adoption of precision agriculture4 7ii7 ,prioritization ,in selecting bid applicants under subparagraph 7,e71 the ,secretary may give priority to a covered provider that offers enhanced service speeds that are greater than those described in subsection 7b77#aa77;,a77i71 if the applicant demonstrates that the proposal to serve the eligible land of a covered producer that is unserved or underserved requires such enhanced service speeds4 7,g7 ,treatment of proprietary information 7i7 ,in general ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#b77;,c77i7 shall not apply to a covered provider in the submission of a bid application under this subsection1 including a competing bid application under subparagraph 7,d7 or a challenge under subparagraph 7,c71 if the proprietary information is necessary for the ,secretary-- 7,i7 to determine the eligibility of a covered provider2 or 7,,ii7 to evaluate an initial bid application1 competing bid application1 or challenge4 7ii7 ,disclosure in notification 7,i7 ,in general ,in the notification required under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary-- 7aa7 shall only disclose the necessary and appropriate information contained within an initial bid application for the purposes of facilitating competing bid applications2 and 7bb7 shall not divulge proprietary information of the applicable covered provider and covered producer in the application4 7,,ii7 ,requirement ,in a bid application under this subsection1 including a competing bid application under subparagraph 7,d7 or a challenge under subparagraph 7,c71 an applicant shall clearly mark any proprietary information with the term confidential proprietary information4 7iii7 ,treatment ,if a covered provider provides in a bid application under this subsection1 including a competing bid application under subparagraph 7,d7 or a challenge under subparagraph 7,c71 proprietary information that constitutes a trade secret1 proprietary commercial or financial information1 confidential business information1 or data affecting national security1 the ,secretary shall treat the information in confidence to the greatest extent permitted by law4 7iv7 ,privacy ,nothing in this section affects the applicability to this section of section #afai of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia74 7#d7 ,timeline 7,a7 ,in general ,for each project for which assistance under subsection 7c7 is provided1 the ,secretary shall establish service buildout milestones and periodic certifications by recipients of the assistance for purposes of project compliance and implementation4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the milestones required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall establish a maximum buildout timeframe of not more than #d years from the date on which the assistance is provided4 7,c7 ,penalties ,the ,secretary shall establish and enforce standardized penalties1 fines1 and sanctions for noncompliance with a milestone or certification established under subparagraph 7,a74 7f7 ,priority ,in providing assistance under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall give priority to applications to carry out projects in the following order3 7#a7 ,unserved eligible land in remote areas4 7#b7 ,other unserved eligible land4 7#c7 ,underserved eligible land in remote areas4 7#d7 ,other underserved eligible land4 7g7 ,cybersecurity ,as a condition on receipt of assistance under subsection 7c71 a covered provider shall-- 7#a7 ensure that any structure1 device1 or system provided or constructed using the assistance incorporates a layered defense strategy as a means of defensible security architecture2 and 7#b7 certify to the ,secretary that the covered provider maintains a regularly updated configuration management plan4 7h7 ,prohibition ,in selecting recipients of assistance under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall not advantage or disadvantage the selection of a recipient under this section based on consideration of the existence1 or lack thereof1 of any ,state law4 7i7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall1 on an annual basis-- 7#a7 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 the outcome of the bids that occurred during the previous fiscal year1 including the number of parcels of eligible land for which initial bid applications were submitted during the previous fiscal year1 the number of challenges filed under subsection 7e77#c77;,c7 during the previous fiscal year1 the outcomes of those challenges1 the number of competing bid applications received under this section1 and the respective amounts awarded for eligible land2 and 7#b7 make the report required under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available on the website of the ,secretary4 7j7 ,provision of data to ,,fcc ,the ,secretary shall1 on an annual basis1 make the necessary data available to the ,commission for inclusion on the broadband maps4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 7b7 ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service data collection on broadband adoption ,to provide for the collection and analysis by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service of more comprehensive broadband usage data1 the ,secretary shall update the computer usage and ownership survey and the census of agriculture conducted under section #b of the ,census of ,agriculture ,act of #aiig 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;g7 to contain questions relating to-- 7#a7 whether the respondent subscribes to a broadband internet access service for a farm site 7as defined in section #fjg7;b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf72 and 7#b7 if the respondent subscribes to the broadband internet access service described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the download and upload speeds of the broadband internet access service to which the respondent is subscribed2 and 7,b7 the purposes for which the internet access is used1 including the use of precision agriculture 7as defined in section #fjg7;b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf74 ,,ii ,additional amendments #faaa4 ,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 #faab4 ,rural development loans and grants ,section #cac;,b of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,in the case and inserting the following3 7b7 ,zero interest loans 7#a7 ,collateral 7,a7 ,acceptable forms ,the ,secretary may1 at the sole discretion of the ,secretary1 accept as collateral for a zero interest loan under this section any of the following3 7i7 ,an irrevocable letter of credit4 7ii7 ,a performance bond4 7iii7 ,a revenue pledge4 7iv7 ,a senior preferred security interest4 7v7 ,the assignment of a mortgage4 7vi7 ,such other forms of security as the ,secretary determines are reasonably adequate and acceptable4 7,b7 ,consideration of past performance ,in determining an adequate and acceptable form of collateral for a zero interest loan under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the past financial and project performance of-- 7i7 a borrower of a loan or a recipient of a grant under this section2 and 7ii7 any recipients of the funds provided by a borrower or recipient described in clause 7i74 7,c7 ,consideration of administrative costs ,in determining an adequate and acceptable form of collateral for a zero interest loan under this section1 the ,secretary shall make every practicable effort to accept a form of collateral that minimizes the administrative costs of securing collateral1 for the purpose of maximizing the benefits of the program under this section for the ultimate recipients of the funds provided through zero interest loans4 7,d7 ,no effect of the acceptance of collateral on subsidies ,the ,secretary shall ensure that accepting collateral for zero interest loans under this section has no impact on the subsidy rate of-- 7i7 loans guaranteed by the ,secretary under this title2 or 7ii7 direct loans issued by the ,secretary under this title4 7#b7 ,repayments ,in the case 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjca4 #faac4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #faad4 ,rural ,utilities ,service electric programs 7a7 ,cushion of credit accounts ,section #cac7;a77#a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c7a77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,special deposits and withdrawals 7i7 ,in general ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 the ,secretary may permit-- 7,i7 deposits of funds into the cushion of credit accounts for ,rural ,utilities ,service electric program borrowers or awardees for the purpose of providing adequate security for loans or grant awards made pursuant to section #ijjc7;j7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7;j772 7,,ii7 withdrawals of funds from the cushion of credit accounts for ,rural ,utilities ,service electric program borrowers or awardees for the purpose of-- 7aa7 payments for purchases under power purchase and energy storage agreements2 7bb7 infrastructure construction2 or 7cc7 loan payments to the ,rural ,utilities ,service2 or 7,,iii7 deposits of funds into or withdrawals of funds from the cushion of credit accounts for ,rural ,utilities ,service electric program borrowers or awardees for such other purposes as the ,secretary determines necessary to reduce risk to the ,federal ,government for projects funded by the ,rural ,utilities ,service or to reduce electric rates to rural ratepayers4 7ii7 ,effect ,deposits of funds into or withdrawals of funds from the cushion of credit accounts1 and the accrual of interest on those deposits1 shall not be a basis to change the jurisdiction of any ,federal or ,state regulatory agency regarding any depositing or withdrawing ,rural ,utilities ,service electric program borrower or awardee and shall not constitute the receipt of financing by the depositing ,rural ,utilities ,service electric program borrower or awardee for purposes of section #bja7;f7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd7;f77 or any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local regulatory laws1 frameworks1 or regimes4 7iii7 ,interest 7,i7 ,in general ,deposits under this subparagraph shall accrue interest at the prescribed cushion of credit annual interest rate4 7,,ii7 ,withdrawals ,interest accrued under subclause 7,i7 may be withdrawn solely for the purposes described in this subparagraph4 7,,iii7 ,effect ,notwithstanding any other applicable laws or regulations relating to interest earned on ,federal grant or other funds1 interest accrued under subclause 7,i7 on deposits under this subparagraph shall constitute property of the depositing ,rural ,utilities ,service electric program borrower or awardee from the date of such deposit1 subject only to the restrictions on withdrawal under this subparagraph4 4 7b7 ,rural ,electrification ,act program eligibility ,to facilitate continued investment in rural electric infrastructure and the timely replacement of aging infrastructure1 current and former ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 borrowers shall be deemed to be eligible to participate in electric loan and grant programs under that ,act1 subject to the funding priorities of the ,rural ,utilities ,service4 7c7 ,electric loans for renewable energy ,section #cag of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;g7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,authority ,section #b7;a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and grants after loans2 and 7,b7 by inserting and grants after loans the first place it appears4 7#b7 ,funds ,section #d7;a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijd7;a77 is amended by inserting and grants after loans the first place it appears4 7e7 ,prevailing wages ,if the payment of prevailing wages is required by statute or regulation1 the ,rural ,utilities ,service may accept awardee certifications as evidence of compliance1 subject to periodic review by the ,rural ,development ,office of ,external ,affairs4 ,b ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act #fbja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 by striking per centum and inserting percent2 and 7ii7 by striking area4 and inserting area1 except that in the case of demonstrated need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the amount of a grant made under the authority of this subparagraph for necessary expenses of developing a complete application to carry out an eligible project under this subparagraph may exceed #ge percent1 but shall not exceed #ajj percent1 of those expenses to be incurred42 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #bjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #ejj1jjj2 and 7ii7 in clause 7vii71 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj4 #fbjb4 ,,search grants ,section #cjf7;a77#b77;,c77ii7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b77;,c77ii77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 ,in-kind contribution ,in the case of demonstrated need1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the non-,federal share of the cost of a project funded under this subparagraph may be provided in the form of in-kind contributions4 4 #fbjc4 ,rural water1 wastewater1 and waste disposal facility direct loans ,section #cjf7;a77#ac7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ac77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#ac7 ,in the making of and inserting the following3 7#ac7 ,priorities for waste disposal and water facilities loans and grants 7,a7 ,low population communities 7i7 ,in general ,in making 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking ,soil ,conservation ,service and inserting ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7ii7 by striking paragraph and inserting subparagraph2 and 7iii7 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,low-income communities ,in making direct loans under paragraph 7#a7 and grants under paragraph 7#b7 for community waste disposal and water facilities1 the ,secretary shall accord highest priority to the application of an association described in paragraph 7#a7 to carry out a project in a low-income rural community with a population of less than #aj1jjj4 4 #fbjd4 ,rural water and wastewater technical assistance and training programs ,section #cjf7;a77#ad77;,c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ad77;,c77 is amended by striking ,not less than #c percent and not more than #e percent and inserting ,not less than #c percent and not more than #aj percent4 #fbje4 ,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-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,continuity of essential circuit rider activities ,activities carried out under this paragraph that are necessary to prevent imminent harm to life or property shall be treated as excepted activities and may continue during a lapse in appropriations1 using unobligated balances previously appropriated under the heading ,rural ,water and ,waste ,disposal ,program ,account4 4 #fbjf4 ,rural water and wastewater cybersecurity circuit rider program ,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 ,rural water and wastewater cybersecurity circuit rider program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a cybersecurity circuit rider program1 which shall be structured similar to the general authorities under paragraph 7#bb71 to provide technical assistance to associations described in paragraph 7#a7 that operate rural water or wastewater systems-- 7i7 to provide rapid assessments of the current ability or inability of those associations-- 7,i7 to respond to cybersecurity threats2 and 7,,ii7 to protect the cyberinfrastructure of those associations and public health2 7ii7 to develop reasonable protocols to enhance cybersecurity protection2 7iii7 to provide assistance to address inadequate cyber protection plans2 and 7iv7 to document the state of cyber protection with respect to the water supplies of those associations4 7,b7 ,report requirement ,an entity or entities delivering the circuit rider program that receive funding under this paragraph shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report documenting-- 7i7 the utilities and communities served by the entity or entities under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 the activities performed by the entity or entities under this paragraph4 7,c7 ,requirements for circuit riders ,to provide technical assistance under subparagraph 7,a71 an entity shall possess the necessary experience and certification to effectively carry out the activities described in that subparagraph1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7,e7 ,continuity of essential cybersecurity circuit rider activities ,activities carried out under this paragraph that are necessary to prevent imminent harm to life or property shall be treated as excepted activities and may continue during a lapse in appropriations1 using unobligated balances previously appropriated under the heading ,rural ,water and ,waste ,disposal ,program ,account4 4 #fbjg4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbjh4 ,essential community facilities technical assistance and training ,section #cjf7;a77#bf7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bf77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,national or multi-,state awards ,of the amounts available to carry out this paragraph for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #b percent to award grants under this paragraph to #a or more of the entities described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the purpose of providing on-site technical assistance and training on a national or multi-,state regional basis4 4 #fbji4 ,emergency preparedness1 response1 and recovery technical assistance program ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,rural water and wastewater emergency preparedness1 response1 and recovery technical assistance program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program to provide grants to eligible entities to assist associations described in paragraph 7#a7 that operate rural water or wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to natural or man-made disasters1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 is a nonprofit organization that-- 7i7 has demonstrated experience providing emergency technical assistance for disaster preparation1 recovery1 and response activities to water and wastewater utilities nationwide2 and 7ii7 has the capacity to deploy personnel that possess-- 7,i7 an active water or wastewater system operators' license2 or 7,,ii7 documented knowledge of water and wastewater utilities necessary to carry out activities described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 shall use the grant-- 7i7 to provide on-site personnel and equipment to assist with water and wastewater systems in the event of a disaster2 7ii7 to coordinate with statewide emergency response networks to assist with water and wastewater systems2 7iii7 to facilitate the development of disaster action plans between entities described in subparagraph 7,a71 units of local government1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 and ,state emergency management agencies2 7iv7 to improve resiliency and mitigation planning with respect to water or wastewater systems2 7v7 to provide geographic information system mapping of water and wastewater systems2 7vi7 to prepare or update predisaster risk and resiliency assessments1 emergency response plans1 communication protocols1 or hazard recognition and evaluation skills with respect to water and wastewater systems2 7vii7 to conduct preliminary damage assessments of critical infrastructure in the event of a disaster2 7viii7 to provide emergency services with respect to water and wastewater systems to restore service in the event of a disaster1 including-- 7,i7 pump and motor evaluation and repair2 7,,ii7 water disinfection and flushing2 7,,iii7 leak detection2 7,,iv7 line repair2 7,v7 water main and valve location2 7,,vi7 emergency power generation2 7,,vii7 bypass pumping2 7,,viii7 water treatment2 7,,ix7 maintaining safety measures2 and 7,x7 other appropriate activities2 7ix7 to address outstanding deficiencies focused on resolving health-based regulatory1 operational1 financial1 and managerial deficiencies that impact the sustainability of water and wastewater systems2 7x7 to assist with application and reporting requirements for ,federal and ,state agencies1 including the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and insurance recovery claims1 with respect to water and wastewater systems2 and 7xi7 to provide for disaster preparation1 support1 and response activities targeted to disadvantaged communities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that lack the financial resources and human capital necessary to adequately address significant health1 safety1 or sanitary concerns with respect to the water and wastewater systems of those communities4 7,d7 ,use of funds 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 may use the grant for salaries1 supplies1 and expenses relating to the activities described in subparagraph 7,c74 7ii7 ,limitation ,not more than #be percent of the amount of a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 may be used to purchase or reimburse the rental costs of appropriate emergency equipment1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,continuity of essential activities ,activities carried out under this paragraph that are necessary to prevent imminent harm to life or property shall be treated as excepted activities and may continue during a lapse in appropriations1 using unobligated balances previously appropriated under the heading ,rural ,water and ,waste ,disposal ,program ,account4 7,f7 ,restriction ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,a7 may not use the grant funds to pay for eligible activities for which the eligible entity receives other ,federal funds4 7,g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #fbaj4 ,assistance to provide water and wastewater services in financially distressed rural areas ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 7as amended by section #fbji7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bh7 ,assistance to provide water and wastewater services in financially distressed rural areas 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,distressed water system ,the term distressed water system means an association described in paragraph 7#a7 that-- 7,i7 is unable to provide water and wastewater services to the residents of an eligible area because the association-- 7aa7 lacks the capacity-- 7,,aa7 to operate1 maintain1 or manage water and wastewater facilities or services2 or 7,,bb7 to provide for the continued availability and use of those facilities or services at reasonable user rates and charges2 or 7bb7 lacks the financial1 technical1 or managerial capability to consistently comply with pertinent ,federal and ,state laws and requirements2 and 7,,ii7 voluntarily agrees to the provision of water or wastewater services in the eligible area described in subclause 7,i7 by an eligible association the service area of which is contiguous to1 or in the locality of1 the eligible area4 7ii7 ,eligible area ,the term eligible area means a rural area that is a low-income community or an economically distressed area1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7iii7 ,eligible association ,the term eligible association means an association described in paragraph 7#a7 that-- 7,i7 currently receives1 or is eligible for1 assistance under a rural water or wastewater program2 and 7,,ii7 is experienced in1 and currently1 providing functioning water and wastewater services to the residents of a rural area4 7iv7 ,rural water or wastewater program ,the term rural water or wastewater program means a water or wastewater program under this subsection4 7,b7 ,assistance 7i7 ,financial assistance ,the ,secretary may provide financial assistance under a rural water or wastewater program to an eligible association for construction costs relating to providing water and wastewater services to the residents in the service area of a distressed water system that is contiguous to1 or in the locality of1 the service area of the eligible association4 7ii7 ,technical assistance grants ,the ,secretary may provide grants to qualified nonprofit technical assistance organizations with demonstrated experience in working with rural communities on regionalization1 consolidation1 and independent assessment1 planning1 and implementation projects to provide technical assistance to-- 7,i7 an eligible association for the purpose of providing water and wastewater services to the residents in the service area of a distressed water system that is contiguous to1 or in the locality of1 the service area of the eligible association2 and 7,,ii7 a distressed water system in deciding whether to voluntarily agree to allow an eligible association to provide the services described in subclause 7,i74 7,c7 ,consolidation and regionalization 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of providing water and wastewater services using assistance provided under subparagraph 7,b71 an eligible association and a distressed water system may-- 7,i7 consolidate governance1 management1 and financial functions2 or 7,,ii7 enter into a regional partnership4 7ii7 ,effect on population limitation ,if an eligible association and a distressed water system consolidate or enter into a regional partnership pursuant to clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall only consider the population of the service area of the distressed water system for purposes of eligibility for assistance under subparagraph 7,b74 7iii7 ,use of systems ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an eligible association may use assistance provided under subparagraph 7,b7 to provide water or wastewater services to the service area of a distressed water system using-- 7,i7 the system of the eligible association2 7,,ii7 a system located in the service area of the distressed water system2 or 7,,iii7 a combination of both systems4 7,d7 ,limitation ,an eligible association that receives financial assistance under subparagraph 7,b77i7 shall only use that assistance for the benefit of the residents in the service area of the distressed water system4 4 #fbaa4 ,community facilities direct and guaranteed loans for health care services ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 7as amended by section #fbaj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bi7 ,health care services ,notwithstanding subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of section #cdc7;a77#ac71 and regardless of whether the facility is in a rural area1 the ,secretary may make a community facility direct or guaranteed loan under paragraph 7#a7 for a project to provide health care services if not less than #ej percent of the encounters with individuals to whom the health care services are provided are encounters with individuals who inhabit an area with a frontier and remote area code of level #c or level #d1 as defined by the most recent ,frontier and ,remote ,area ,codes as updated by the ,economic ,research ,service4 4 #fbab4 ,community ,facilities ,relending ,program ,section #cjf of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,community ,facilities ,relending ,program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible community facilities project ,the term eligible community facilities project means a community facilities project that-- 7i7 is eligible for a direct loan under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7ii7 located in a low-income community-- 7,i7 in a rural area2 and 7,,ii7 in which the median household income of the persons to be served by the applicable facility is below the higher of-- 7aa7 #ij percent of the statewide non-metropolitan median household income2 and 7bb7 the poverty line established by the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 as revised under section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b77 4 7,b7 ,eligible intermediary ,the term eligible intermediary means a private nonprofit organization described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf with demonstrated experience in lending for1 financing1 or developing community facilities or other community development projects in rural areas4 7,c7 ,program ,the term program means the ,community ,facilities ,relending ,program established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,community ,facilities ,relending ,program1 to provide loans to eligible intermediaries to capitalize revolving loan funds for the purpose of financing eligible community facilities projects4 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible intermediary seeking a loan under the program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including a description of the #a or more ,states and communities in which eligible community facilities projects will be financed4 7,b7 ,evaluation ,in evaluating applications submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the experience1 financial capacity1 and previous performance of an eligible intermediary in financing community facilities projects in rural areas4 7#d7 ,annual process ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall issue notices1 accept applications1 and make loans to eligible intermediaries annually4 7#e7 ,terms and ,conditions ,a loan made by the ,secretary under the program shall-- 7,a7 bear an interest rate equal to the lesser of-- 7i7 the percentage rate that is #b percentage points lower than the interest rate applicable to community facilities direct loans for low-income communities under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7ii7 #b4e percent per year2 7,b7 be fully amortized over a term of #dj years2 and 7,c7 be eligible for a moratorium on principal and interest payments of not less than #c years4 7#f7 ,limitation ,the total principal amount of loans provided by the ,secretary to any #a eligible intermediary under the program during a fiscal year shall not exceed #e1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,lending by eligible intermediaries 7,a7 ,in general ,a loan made by the ,secretary under the program may be used by an eligible intermediary to establish and capitalize #a or more revolving loan funds to provide loans to finance all or a portion of the total cost of eligible community facilities projects4 7,b7 ,terms and conditions ,a loan made by an eligible intermediary pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on such terms and conditions as the eligible intermediary shall establish4 7,c7 ,principal and interest ,principal and interest received on loans made by an eligible intermediary pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may be used-- 7i7 to administer the applicable revolving loan fund2 7ii7 to provide technical assistance to borrowers2 and 7iii7 to make additional loans for purposes authorized under this subsection4 7#h7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary shall require each eligible intermediary receiving a loan under the program to submit to the ,secretary an annual report describing-- 7,a7 the number of loans made using the applicable revolving loan fund2 7,b7 the amounts of those loans2 and 7,c7 the eligible community facilities projects financed by those loans1 including the eligibility of the projects for financing under subsection 7a77#a74 7#i7 ,funding ,of the amounts made available to the ,secretary to make community facility direct loans under subsection 7a77#a7 each fiscal year1 including amounts described in section #cha;,e7d77#a71 the ,secretary shall set aside not less than #ej1jjj1jjj to carry out this subsection4 4 #fbac4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program ,section #cjf;,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 for associated uses related to water resources infrastructure1 including facilities for potable water1 wastewater1 storm drainage1 or solid waste2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbad4 ,additional assistance for rural water systems ,subtitle ,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #cjf;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7 the following3 #cjf;,b4 ,additional assistance for rural water systems 7a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this section1 the term eligible entity means a rural water1 wastewater1 or waste disposal facility with respect to which assistance may be provided under a water1 wastewater1 or waste disposal program under section #cjf7;a71 #cjf;,a1 #cjf;,c1 or #cjf;,d4 7b7 ,additional assistance 7#a7 ,grants and loans ,the ,secretary may provide to an eligible entity-- 7,a7 a grant in an amount that is not more than #ge percent of the cost of the project carried out by the eligible entity2 7,b7 a zero percent interest loan2 or 7,c7 a #a percent interest loan for not more than #ajj percent of the cost of the project carried out by the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,existing loans ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 forgive principal or interest or modify any term or condition of an outstanding loan made to an eligible entity2 or 7,b7 refinance part or all of any other loan 7if the purpose of the loan is an eligible purpose under section #cjf7;a77#a7 or #cjf;,c7 made to an eligible entity4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not provide forgiveness under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 with respect to a loan made under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,eligible purposes ,the ,secretary may provide assistance to an eligible entity under subsection 7b7 as the ,secretary determines is necessary-- 7#a7 to ensure that the eligible entity has the necessary resources to improve or construct public utilities or to otherwise maintain or enhance public health1 safety1 affordability1 or order2 or 7#b7 to address financial hardships of the eligible entity1 if the eligible entity is located in a disadvantaged or economically distressed area1 as determined under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,determination ,to determine whether an eligible entity may receive assistance pursuant to subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall establish-- 7#a7 a residential indicator of affordable water services in each ,state or local or geographic area1 calculated using the average cost per household as a percentage of median household income2 or 7#b7 factors relating to disadvantaged or economically distressed areas4 4 #fbae4 ,water systems for rural and native villages in ,alaska ,section #cjf;,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking construction of water and wastewater systems and inserting construction of water systems and wastewater systems1 including community-based systems12 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting and the ,alaska ,native ,tribal ,health ,consortium after ,state of ,alaska2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbaf4 ,rural decentralized water systems ,section #cjf;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of subsection 7b77#a7 and inserting the following3 #cjf;,e4 ,decentralized water and wastewater system program 7a7 ,grants to nonprofit organizations ,the ,secretary may provide grants to private nonprofit organizations and federally recognized ,indian ,tribes for the purpose of providing subgrants and loans in accordance with subsection 7b7 to individuals for 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 individuals4 7b7 ,loans and subgrants to individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,a nonprofit organization or federally recognized ,indian ,tribe shall use grant amounts received under subsection 7a7 to provide-- 7,a7 subgrants for use in accordance with this section to individuals residing in the service area of the nonprofit organization who are members of a household with a combined income 7for the most recent #ab-month period for which the information is available7 that is less than #hj percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the area1 according to the most recent decennial census2 and 7,b7 loans for use in accordance with this section to individuals residing in the service area of the nonprofit organization who are members of a household with a combined income 7for the most recent #ab-month period for which the information is available7 that is not more than #ajj percent1 of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the area1 according to the most recent decennial census4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #ae1jjj and inserting #be1jjj2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,funding to cover cost of performance warranties ,a subgrant provided to an individual under this subsection for an individually owned household decentralized wastewater system may include sufficient additional funding to cover the cost of a performance warranty with a duration of at least #e years4 7#f7 ,technical assistance and support ,a nonprofit organization or federally recognized ,indian ,tribe that receives a grant under this section may use an amount equal to not more than #aj percent of the grant to provide technical assistance and support to individuals eligible for a subgrant or loan under this section relating to the installation and maintenance of household decentralized water and wastewater systems4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbag4 ,healthy drinking water affordability assistance program ,subtitle ,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #cjf;,e 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 the following3 #cjf;,f4 ,healthy drinking water affordability assistance program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,approved installation ,the term approved installation means the installation of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product or a certified filter component by a qualified third-party installer that-- 7,a7 complies with all local and ,state regulations2 and 7,b7 follows the installation instructions of the manufacturer4 7#b7 ,approved maintenance ,the term approved maintenance means required maintenance-- 7,a7 performed on an eligible drinking water quality improvement product that includes maintenance and replacement of the certified filter component2 7,b7 performed by a qualified third-party installer2 7,c7 that complies with all local and ,state regulations2 and 7,d7 that follows the maintenance instructions of the manufacturer4 7#c7 ,certified filter component ,the term certified filter component means a replaceable or replacement filter component-- 7,a7 for which approved maintenance can be performed2 and 7,b7 that is certified by a third-party certifier as compliant with-- 7i7 ,,nsf ,p#bca2 7ii7 ,,nsf_/,,ansi ,standard #db1 #dd1 #ec1 #ee1 #eh1 or #dja2 or 7iii7 another successor or relevant consensus-based standard for drinking water treatment units or systems that addresses health contaminant reduction1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,eligible drinking water quality improvement product ,the term eligible drinking water quality improvement product means a point-of-use or point-of-entry system-- 7,a7 incorporating a certified filter component2 and 7,b7 that is certified by a third-party certifier to meet standards described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 for material safety and performance2 and 7ii7 to improve drinking water quality4 7#e7 ,eligible end user ,the term eligible end user means a person or entity located in a rural area 7as defined in section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,b77 that is-- 7,a7 7i7 a homeowner2 7ii7 an individual lessee or renter of a home1 apartment1 or other dwelling2 7iii7 a property owner of a multi-unit residential building with #be or fewer owned1 leased1 or rented dwelling units2 7iv7 a licensed child-care facility2 or 7v7 an owned1 leased1 or rented facility2 and 7,b7 supported by a finding of need through-- 7i7 a qualified water quality test demonstrating the presence of #a or more health contaminants2 or 7ii7 other documentation determined to be satisfactory by the ,secretary demonstrating the presence of #a or more health contaminants4 7#f7 ,eligible grant recipient ,the term eligible grant recipient means-- 7,a7 an eligible end user2 or 7,b7 a nonprofit organization that uses a grant provided under this section for the purposes described in subsection 7c77#b74 7#g7 ,health contaminant ,the term health contaminant means-- 7,a7 a health contaminant found in drinking water1 including lead1 arsenic1 nitrate1 nitrite1 perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 hexavalent chromium 7chrome-#f71 and volatile organic compounds2 and 7,b7 any other contaminant-- 7i7 that can be reduced by an eligible drinking water quality improvement product or a certified filter component2 and 7ii7 7,i7 with respect to which the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency has established-- 7aa7 a primary drinking water regulation 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f72 7bb7 a maximum contaminant level goal established in accordance with section #adab7;b7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b772 or 7cc7 a health advisory issued pursuant to section #adab7;b77#a77;,f7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#a77;,f772 or 7,,ii7 that is regulated by a ,state agency4 7#h7 ,improve drinking water quality ,the term improve drinking water quality means to improve the quality of the water supplied between its source and human consumption by reducing or removing #a or more health contaminants4 7#i7 ,qualified third-party installer ,the term qualified third-party installer means a person who-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a professionally qualified1 certified1 or licensed water treatment product installation professional1 including such a professional credentialed through a manufacturer or third party2 7ii7 a licensed plumber or individual who holds a license or certification related to water treatment technologies issued by a ,state or local government2 or 7iii7 a company or plumbing contractor employing individuals described in clause 7i7 or 7ii72 and 7,b7 regularly completes1 or requires applicable employees to complete1 continuing education on water treatment technology and other subjects that enhance the services provided under this section4 7#aj7 ,qualified water quality test ,the term qualified water quality test 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-- 7,a7 that is provided to-- 7i7 the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 as applicable-- 7,i7 a person seeking a grant under this section2 7,,ii7 an eligible end user receiving a grant under this section2 or 7,,iii7 an eligible grant recipient receiving a grant under this section and any eligible end users served by the eligible grant recipient2 and 7,b7 that includes information that provides-- 7i7 guidance on test interpretation1 including whether the bacteria or chemical characteristic of concern meets or exceeds a prescribed health-based contaminant level2 and 7ii7 sources and citations that eligible grant recipients1 independent third-party organizations and institutions1 and government agencies may review and consult-- 7,i7 to determine available eligible drinking water quality improvement products for addressing detected contaminants2 and 7,,ii7 to evaluate efficacy across eligible drinking water quality improvement products4 7#aa7 ,third-party certifier ,the term third-party certifier means an independent certification body accredited to ,,iso ,standard #agjfe1 ,conformity assessment -- ,requirements for bodies certifying products1 processes and services1 by an entity domiciled in the ,united ,states that is a signatory to the ,international ,accreditation ,forum ,multilateral ,recognition ,arrangement1 such as the ,water ,quality ,association1 ,,nsf ,international1 the ,international ,association of ,plumbing and ,mechanical ,officials1 and the ,international ,code ,council ,evaluation ,service4 7b7 ,establishment of program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish1 and shall carry out1 a clean drinking water program1 to be known as the ,healthy ,drinking ,water ,affordability ,assistance ,program or the ,healthy ,h#b,o ,program1 to provide grants to eligible grant recipients to improve drinking water quality of eligible end users4 7c7 ,eligible uses of grants 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant under this section shall be used1 as directed by the ,secretary1 for-- 7,a7 the purchase of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product or a replacement certified filter component2 7,b7 the approved installation by a qualified third-party installer of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product2 7,c7 the purchase and approved installation by a qualified third-party installer of a replacement certified filter component2 7,d7 the approved maintenance of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product2 or 7,e7 qualified water quality tests to support products and services described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#b7 ,nonprofit organizations ,a nonprofit organization that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant1 in a manner consistent with the uses described in paragraph 7#a7 and as directed by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to offer qualified water quality tests for eligible end users on a voluntary basis2 7,b7 to facilitate the analysis of qualified water quality test results for eligible end users2 7,c7 to assist an eligible end user in determining the response options available and supporting the selection by the eligible end user of a response that best fits the needs of the eligible end user1 informed by-- 7i7 a qualified water quality test2 and 7ii7 an understanding of the relevant plumbing systems and environmental factors that will impact point-of-use or point-of-entry water safety2 and 7,d7 to coordinate or facilitate the approved installation by a qualified third-party installer of the eligible drinking water quality improvement product selected by an eligible end user4 7d7 ,grant limitations 7#a7 ,amount ,the amount of a grant under this section shall not exceed the reasonable costs1 as determined by the ,secretary1 of the purposes described in subsection 7c7 for which the grant is provided4 7#b7 ,income ,no grant provided under this section shall be used to assist an eligible end user who is a member of a household the members of which have a combined income1 or an eligible end user with business income1 for the most recent #ab-month period for which the information is available1 that is more than #hj percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the ,state or territory in which the eligible end user resides1 according to the most recent decennial census of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,grant administrator ,the ,secretary shall appoint an officer or employee of the ,department of ,agriculture to administer and manage grants provided under this section4 7f7 ,grant allocation ,in providing grants under this section to eligible grant recipients1 the ,secretary shall allocate funds and make grants available in a manner that-- 7#a7 responds to a range of water quality challenges2 7#b7 prioritizes funding to eligible end-users the sources of drinking water of which are private wells2 7#c7 improves local and regional capacity to respond to contamination2 and 7#d7 ensures reasonable access to funds for-- 7,a7 eligible end users seeking a grant under this section2 and 7,b7 nonprofit organizations seeking a grant under this section4 7g7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 a report-- 7#a7 identifying ongoing barriers to universal safe drinking water prior to and after filtration or other treatment2 7#b7 analyzing conditions impacting eligible grant recipients1 including-- 7,a7 sources of contamination or degradation of water resources1 especially groundwater resources or upstream resources that recharge stores of drinking water2 7,b7 trends in bioaccumulation and attenuation of contaminants and nutrients2 and 7,c7 impacts of infrastructure materials1 crop and land management practices1 waste management1 and other factors that impact drinking water quantity and quality2 7#c7 providing a comprehensive analysis of-- 7,a7 technologies available to and purchased by eligible grant recipients2 and 7,b7 the emerging safe drinking water needs of rural and other homeowners1 renters1 residential multi-unit property owners1 licensed child-care facilities1 and other groups1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#d7 that includes information describing-- 7,a7 the types of treatment systems and filter components used under the program established under this section2 7,b7 the number of qualified water quality tests conducted under the program established under this section2 7,c7 emerging and changing trends relating to steps taken to ensure safe drinking water in communities and households2 and 7,d7 trends relating to the availability and use of eligible drinking water quality improvement products1 including-- 7i7 affordability at purchase and through the lifecycle of the products2 7ii7 consistency of operation as intended by the manufacturer and installer1 including effectiveness across systems and technologies at achieving stated health protections2 and 7iii7 lifecycle product performance1 energy use1 and environmental impact2 7#e7 providing recommendations regarding the best methods to increase access to-- 7,a7 grants under this section2 and 7,b7 the products and services described in subsection 7c72 7#f7 that incorporates input from relevant-- 7,a7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,b7 certification institutions that oversee the criteria for products and training of installation and maintenance professionals2 and 7#g7 the purposes of which are-- 7,a7 to improve data on health contaminants in drinking water2 7,b7 to provide educational resources on water testing and water quality improvement products and services to eligible grant recipients with drinking water contamination issues2 7,c7 to collect information that improves understanding of water testing and water quality improvement products and services1 including their associated health and economic benefits2 and 7,d7 to increase public awareness of water quality issues and treatment options4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #fbah4 ,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 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #fbai4 ,rural business development grants ,section #caj;,b7c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7v71 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 support outdoor recreation2 or 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,multiyear grants ,the ,secretary may award grants under this subsection for a period of more than #a year1 but not more than #e years4 4 #fbbj4 ,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#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,a7 ,cooperative development ,the term cooperative development means activities1 including outreach1 education1 training1 and technical assistance1 to support the startup1 expansion1 or ongoing sustainability of new and existing cooperatives4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,f71 by striking contributions1 and inserting contributions by awarding applications that meet the criterion described in this subparagraph the maximum points for this subparagraph in the scoring criteria12 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 by striking ,if the ,secretary determines it to be in the best interest of the program1 the and inserting ,the2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,not later 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 the interagency working group established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall make publicly available and 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-- 7i7 research and analysis based on data from the latest available ,economic ,census conducted by the ,bureau of the ,census on the effects of all types of cooperatives on the national economy2 and 7ii7 the activities carried out by the interagency working group in the prior fiscal year4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbba4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural 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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbbb4 ,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 redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking program to assist and inserting the following3 8program-- 7,a7 to assist 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 to provide training opportunities and resources for veterans 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 who are actively1 or are seeking to become1 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 8#bjbg through #bjca1 of which-- 7,a7 #c1ejj1jjj shall be made available for each fiscal year for activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,b7 #a1ejj1jjj shall be made available for each fiscal year for activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 4 #fbbc4 ,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 #fbbd4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbbe4 ,lender fees in guaranteed loan programs2 rural water refinancing improvements 7a7 ,in general ,section #ccc of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,in connection and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,in connection 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by adding and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,e71 by striking a new direct loan2 and and inserting a new direct loan1 except direct loans made under this title to communities with a population of #c1cjj or fewer shall be exempt from any additional refinancing review1 credit elsewhere determination1 or private lender comparison requirements42 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#g72 and 7#c7 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 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;,b7g7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 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 #fbbf4 ,definition of rural and rural area ,section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,b77 is amended by striking ,for the purpose of water and waste disposal grants and direct loans provided under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #cjf7;a71 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,direct loans ,for the purpose of water and waste disposal direct loans provided under section #cjf7;a77#a71 the terms rural and rural area mean a city1 town1 or unincorporated area that has a population of no more than #be1jjj inhabitants4 7ii7 ,grants ,for the purpose of water and waste disposal grants provided under section #cjf7;a77#b71 4 #fbbg4 ,streamlining review ,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;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a7771 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 #bh1 #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 for an activity or project for which the applicant or borrower has obtained or is required to obtain a permit1 or is already covered by a general permit1 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 #fbbh4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbbi4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbcj4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbca4 ,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 7b77#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,use of loans ,a loan made by the ,secretary to a microenterprise development organization under this paragraph may-- 7i7 be used for #ajj percent of a loan to a rural microenterprise2 and 7ii7 provide up to #ej percent of the cost of demolition and construction and related costs of real estate1 excluding the acquisition of real estate4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbcb4 ,health care services ,section #cgi;,g7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhu7e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fbcc4 ,strategic community investment plans ,section #cgi;,h7d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,third-party providers 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described in clause 7ii7 to provide technical assistance to rural communities in-- 7,i7 developing strategic community investment plans2 and 7,,ii7 completing applications for funding under covered programs for projects that support the implementation of strategic community investment plans4 7ii7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under clause 7i7 shall be-- 7,i7 a qualified nonprofit multi-,state regional technical assistance organization with demonstrated experience in working with rural communities on regionalization and investment assessment1 planning1 and implementation projects2 or 7,,ii7 a qualified private nonprofit intermediary organization that has demonstrated experience and capacity to provide technical assistance and training on community economic development and planning in rural areas4 7iii7 ,grant term ,the term of a grant awarded under clause 7i7 shall be not less than #b years and not more than #e years4 7iv7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants under clause 7i71 the ,secretary may give priority to an eligible entity that serves-- 7,i7 a rural community with a high poverty level2 7,,ii7 a persistent poverty county1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,,iii7 an ,indian ,tribe with demonstrated support from the ,tribal council or duly elected ,tribal executive of the appropriate ,tribal government2 7,,iv7 a rural community with a significant loss in population2 or 7,v7 a rural community with significant workforce changes or changes in major employers4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting 1 agricultural producers and related entities1 and local businesses before the semicolon2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #bjbc1 and inserting #bjbc and #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca14 #fbcd4 ,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 respectively2 7,,iii7 by 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,,iv7 in subclause 7,,iv7 7as so redesignated71 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 7,,ii7 by redesignating subclause 7,v7 as subclause 7,,vi72 and 7,,iii7 by 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 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb7 and serving the region to ensure the program is integrated with the activities carried out by the local workforce development board2 and 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#d71 7#c71 7#f71 and 7#g71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7,c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,career pathway ,the term career pathway has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#e7 ,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,e71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 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 occupation 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb774 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 7xix72 and 7iii7 by 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 7iv7 in clause 7xix7 7as so redesignated71 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 ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77i774 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #fbce4 ,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 ,establishment ,there is established within the rural development mission area a ,rural ,development ,innovation ,center 7referred to in this section as the ,innovation ,center7 to promote and facilitate innovation in the administration and implementation of rural development programs and initiatives4 7b7 ,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 overly burdensome application processes that prohibit participation in rural development programs2 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 area2 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 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #fbcf4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 ,c ,miscellaneous ,i ,rural care economy #fcja4 ,improving the rural care economy2 prioritizations 7a7 ,investing in the rural care economy 7#a7 ,improving ,rural ,healthcare ,access 7,a7 ,prioritizations ,the ,secretary shall make the following prioritizations for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca3 7i7 ,distance learning and telemedicine ,in addition to the priorities under section #bccc7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7;d771 in selecting recipients of financial assistance under chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xxiii of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa et seq471 the ,secretary shall give priority to telemedicine projects that-- 7,i7 provide substance use disorder prevention services1 treatment services1 recovery services1 or any combination of those services2 or 7,,ii7 provide mental or behavioral health services4 7ii7 ,community facilities direct loans and grants 7,i7 ,in general ,in selecting recipients of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 the ,secretary shall give priority to entities eligible for those direct loans or grants to develop-- 7aa7 healthcare facilities2 or 7bb7 mental or behavioral health facilities1 including 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-ic74 7,,ii7 ,use of funds ,in addition to the eligible uses of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 an entity described in subclause 7,i7 that receives a direct loan or grant for a purpose described in that subclause may use the direct loan or grant funds for-- 7aa7 providing medical equipment to increase medical surge capacity2 7bb7 increasing telehealth capabilities1 including underlying health care information systems2 and 7cc7 engaging in any other efforts to support rural development determined to be critical to address the health care or mental or behavioral health needs of rural areas1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,limitation on other reprioritizations ,for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall not make any reprioritizations within the ,community ,facilities direct loan and grant programs or the ,distance ,learning and ,telemedicine programs under section #fjh of the ,rural ,development ,act of #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#b74 7#b7 ,improving ,childcare in ,rural ,america 7,a7 ,definition of childcare program 7i7 ,in general ,in this paragraph1 the term childcare program means a program that-- 7,i7 provides quality care and early education for young children who-- 7aa7 are in kindergarten2 or 7bb7 have not yet entered kindergarten2 and 7,,ii7 is operated by-- 7aa7 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 7bb7 a childcare provider that1 on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,,aa7 is licensed1 regulated1 or registered in the ,state1 territory1 or ,indian ,tribe in which the provider is located2 and 7,,bb7 meets applicable ,state1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and local health and safety requirements4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,in this paragraph1 the term childcare program includes-- 7,i7 a school-based program described in clause 7i72 7,,ii7 a program described in clause 7i7 that accommodates nontraditional working hours2 7,,iii7 a facility used for a program described in clause 7i72 and 7,,iv7 a service provided under a program described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,prioritizations ,the ,secretary shall make the following prioritizations for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca3 7i7 ,community facilities direct loans and grants 7,i7 ,in general ,in addition the priorities described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 in selecting recipients of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 the ,secretary shall give priority to entities eligible for those direct loans or grants to develop facilities used for a childcare program1 subject to the condition that the childcare program that uses those facilities shall employ staff that have appropriate expertise and training in childcare4 7,,ii7 ,use of funds ,in addition to the eligible uses of direct loans or grants for the development of essential community facilities under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 an entity described in subclause 7,i7 that receives a direct loan or grant for the purpose described in that subclause may use the direct loan or grant funds to support the staffing needs of the facility described in that subclause1 subject to the condition that the eligible entity shall not use more than #be percent of the direct loan or grant funds for staffing purposes4 7ii7 ,rural business programs ,in selecting recipients of financial assistance under the rural business development grant program under section #caj;,b7c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c771 the rural cooperative development grant program under section #caj;,b7e7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e771 and the rural microentrepreneur assistance program under section #cgi;,e of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs71 the ,secretary may give priority to entities eligible for financial assistance under those sections-- 7,i7 to provide technical or financial assistance for the acquisition1 construction1 renovation1 or improvement of facilities used for a childcare program2 7,,ii7 to provide technical1 financial1 or managerial assistance to childcare programs2 7,,iii7 to assist in securing private sources of capital financing for childcare programs or other low-income community development2 or 7,,iv7 to address the needs of licensed childcare programs located in the home of the childcare program provider4 7,c7 ,evaluation ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the projects carried out under this paragraph to improve access to childcare programs in rural areas1 including a description of-- 7i7 the types of projects carried out under this paragraph2 7ii7 the communities in which those projects are carried out2 7iii7 the organizations and entities participating in those projects2 7iv7 the types of partnerships developed to carry out those projects2 and 7v7 the economic and social impacts of investments in rural childcare programs4 7b7 ,access to credit for care industries ,of the amount made available for business and industry guaranteed loans under section #caj;,b7g7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77 for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall make available not less than #aj percent for supporting childcare programs 7as defined in subsection 7a77#b77;,a77 and healthcare4 7c7 ,sunset ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #faja7;a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dgbf7 shall have no force or effect4 #fcjb4 ,rural hospital revitalization ,subtitle ,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #caj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicj7 the following3 #caj;,a4 ,rural hospital revitalization loans 7a7 ,in general ,under the community facilities direct loan program established under section #cjf7;a77#a7 7referred to in this section as the community facilities direct loan program71 the ,secretary shall make temporary zero-percent interest loans to eligible rural hospitals described in subsection 7b7 for the construction of replacement hospital facilities or the improvement or renovation of existing hospital facilities in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,eligible hospitals 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible rural hospital described in this subsection is a rural hospital-- 7,a7 the campus 7as defined in section #dac4fe7;a77#b7 of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 of which is in a county with a population of less than #bj1jjj inhabitants2 7,b7 7i7 the campus 7as so defined7 of which is not less than #ce miles from the nearest hospital2 7ii7 if the campus 7as so defined7 of which is in an area with mountainous terrain or only secondary roads1 as determined by the ,secretary1 such campus is not less than #ae miles from the nearest hospital2 7iii7 that is a critical access hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7mm77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7mm77#a7772 or 7iv7 that is a rural emergency hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7kkk77#b7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7kkk77#b7772 7,c7 that has been continuously licensed as a hospital in the community in which the hospital is located for not less than #cj years2 7,d7 that submits to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information to determine eligibility under this paragraph and priorities under paragraph 7#b7 and such other information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7i7 a statement demonstrating the need for the loan1 which shall describe-- 7,i7 the age and condition of existing facilities to be replaced1 improved1 or renovated1 including a certification that funds from a loan under this section will not be used for facilities that have been significantly improved during the #aj-year period preceding the date of the application2 and 7,,ii7 the manner in which the use of the loan funds will address issues relating to the quality and viability of the facilities to preserve access to healthcare2 7ii7 a demonstration that the hospital has had a positive impact in the community served by the hospital1 which shall include-- 7,i7 a positive impact on access to primary healthcare1 emergency services1 and services required under conditions of participation applicable under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq472 and 7,,ii7 a meaningful economic impact2 and 7iii7 a statement of the anticipated health and economic impacts of the loan1 including-- 7,i7 an impact on sustaining the provision of services that the hospital currently provides2 7,,ii7 an impact on offering healthcare services that the hospital does not currently offer1 as appropriate2 7,,iii7 an impact on the provision of community-based services1 including such services that influence social determinants of health2 7,,iv7 any other economic impacts2 and 7,v7 impacts compared to the impacts if the loan funds were not made available2 and 7,e7 that1 subject to paragraph 7#c71 is financially stable1 as measured by having-- 7i7 not less than #cj days cash on hand2 and 7ii7 a projected debt-service coverage ratio of at least #a4b4 7#b7 ,priorities ,in making loans under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible rural hospital-- 7,a7 that serves an area in which there are fewer than #f inhabitants per square mile1 taking into consideration-- 7i7 the distance from the hospital to a population center2 7ii7 the travel time from the hospital to reach a population center or specific health service2 and 7iii7 seasonal variations in the need for access to healthcare services2 7,b7 that requires replacement1 improvement1 or renovation that is not financially feasible at the rates and terms offered under the community facilities direct loan program2 7,c7 for which not less than #ej percent of its inpatient days or discharges and outpatient visits during the most recent cost reporting period for which data are available were attributable to-- 7i7 individuals entitled to1 or enrolled for1 benefits under part ,a or enrolled for benefits under part ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act1 including individuals enrolled in a ,medicare ,advantage plan under part ,c of such title2 7ii7 individuals eligible for medical assistance under a ,state plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7or a waiver of such a plan72 or 7iii7 self-pay individuals2 or 7,d7 that meets #b or more of the criteria described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements described in paragraph 7#a77;,e7 in the case of a hospital that demonstrates sufficient community impacts described in paragraph 7#a77;,d77ii74 7#d7 ,eligibility ,for purposes of making loans under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider an eligible rural hospital described in paragraph 7#a7 to be eligible for the community facilities direct loan program4 7c7 ,loan interest and terms 7#a7 ,initial interest-free loan ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 a loan made under this section shall1 for the first #e years of the loan-- 7,a7 have a zero percent interest rate2 and 7,b7 require repayment of principal for a period of #e years1 amortized-- 7i7 in accordance with the expected amortization schedule of a loan under the community facilities direct loan program2 and 7ii7 over a period that is equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the expected life of the facility being constructed or renovated2 and 7,,ii7 a maximum term of #dj years4 7#b7 ,assessment ,at the end of the #e-year period of a loan described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment of the financial stability of the eligible rural hospital to determine whether the hospital has the financial strength for the loan to be refinanced at the prevailing rates offered under the community facilities direct loan program4 7#c7 ,refinancing ,if the ,secretary determines through an assessment under paragraph 7#b7 that an eligible rural hospital has sufficient financial strength to repay a loan under the community facilities direct loan program1 subject to subsection 7d77#b71 the ,secretary shall refinance the loan under this section into a loan under the community facilities direct loan program-- 7,a7 at the prevailing interest rate applicable to a loan under the community facilities direct loan program2 7,b7 without a requirement of the payment of any interest on the amount of principal repaid during the period in which the interest rate of the loan was zero percent2 7,c7 based on the unpaid principal balance2 and 7,d7 amortized in accordance with the community facilities direct loan program for the remaining term of the loan4 7d7 ,renewals 7#a7 ,failure under assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines through an assessment under subsection 7c77#b7 that an eligible rural hospital does not have sufficient financial strength to repay a loan under the community facilities direct loan program1 the hospital may submit to the ,secretary an application for a #a-time renewal of the zero-percent interest loan in accordance with the terms described in subsection 7c77#a7 for #a additional term of not more than #e years4 7,b7 ,requirements ,to be eligible for the renewal of a zero-percent interest loan under subparagraph 7,a71 an eligible rural hospital shall demonstrate in the application submitted under that subparagraph that the hospital-- 7i7 has first applied for and accepted any available ,federal technical assistance for rural hospitals to support operational improvements and improve financial stability2 and 7ii7 continues to meet all applicable community facilities direct loan program eligibility criteria4 7,c7 ,refinancing ,at the end of the period for which a zero-percent interest loan is renewed under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall refinance the loan into a loan under the community facilities direct loan program in accordance with subsection 7c77#c74 7#b7 ,interest rate protection 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines through an assessment under subsection 7c77#b7 that an eligible rural hospital has sufficient financial strength to repay a loan under the community facilities direct loan program1 and the interest rate applicable to a loan under the community facilities direct loan program is more than #b4e percent1 the hospital may submit to the ,secretary an application for a #a-time renewal of the zero-percent interest loan in accordance with the terms described in subsection 7c77#a7 for #a additional term of #e years4 7,b7 ,requirements ,to be eligible for the renewal of a zero-percent interest loan under subparagraph 7,a71 an eligible rural hospital shall demonstrate in the application submitted under that subparagraph that the hospital-- 7i7 has had a positive impact on access to primary healthcare1 emergency services1 and services required under conditions of participation applicable under title ,,xviii of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq47 in the community served by the hospital2 and 7ii7 has had positive impacts in the community described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d77ii74 7,c7 ,refinancing ,during the period of a zero-percent interest loan that has been renewed under subparagraph 7,a71 at any time that the interest rate applicable to a loan under the community facilities direct loan program is #b4e percent or less1 the eligible rural hospital may elect to refinance the loan into a loan under the community facilities direct loan program in accordance with subsection 7c77#c74 7#c7 ,disapproval ,if the ,secretary disapproves an application to renew a zero-percent interest loan under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or 7#b77;,a71 the ,secretary shall resolve the applicable issues in accordance with the procedures that apply to the community facilities direct loan program4 7e7 ,technical assistance grants 7#a7 ,in general ,a hospital that receives a loan under this section shall be eligible for assistance through an award under a covered program to support operational improvements and improve financial stability during-- 7,a7 the #e-year period of a zero-percent interest loan described in subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,b7 any renewal of a zero-percent interest loan for a lack of sufficient financial strength under subsection 7d77#a74 7#b7 ,covered program defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered program means-- 7,a7 the ,targeted ,technical ,assistance for ,rural ,hospitals ,program of the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration2 and 7,b7 the ,rural ,hospital ,technical ,assistance ,program carried out by the rural development mission area1 in cooperation with the ,national ,rural ,health ,association4 4 #fcjc4 ,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 a rural hospital and inserting an eligible health care facility2 7#b7 by striking rural community and inserting rural area2 7#c7 by striking hospital1 and inserting eligible health care facility12 7#d7 by striking ,assistance and inserting the following3 7a7 ,refinancing of certain rural health care facility debt 7#a7 ,in general ,assistance 2 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 described in paragraph 7#a7 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 the patients of the facility1 and the area served by the facility2 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 for assistance described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 to receive financial planning assistance2 and 7ii7 to prepare a long-term financial plan4 7#c7 ,waiver ,in the case of an application for refinancing pursuant to this subsection1 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 7referred to in this subsection 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-- 7,a7 identify development needs for maintaining essential health care services and support action plans for operational and quality improvement projects to meet the development needs2 7,b7 better manage the financial and business strategies of the eligible heath care facilities1 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 eligible health care facilities are eligible4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,program shall be-- 7,a7 to improve the long-term financial position and operational efficiency of eligible health care facilities2 7,b7 to prevent the closure of eligible health care facilities2 7,c7 to strengthen the delivery of health care in rural areas2 7,d7 to help eligible health care facilities better access and compete for loans and grants from programs administered by the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,e7 to continue the activities of the ,rural ,hospital ,technical ,assistance ,program 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection74 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-- 7i7 shall give priority to borrowers of loans and recipients of grants from the ,rural ,housing ,service1 the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service1 and the ,rural ,utilities ,service2 and 7ii7 may consider-- 7,i7 the age and physical state of the eligible health care facility involved2 7,,ii7 the financial vulnerability of the eligible health care facility and the ability of the eligible health care facility to meet debt obligations2 7,,iii7 the electronic health record implementation needs of the eligible health care facility2 7,,iv7 whether the eligible health care facility is located in a health professional shortage area or a medically underserved area2 7,v7 whether the eligible health care facility serves a medically underserved population2 and 7,,vi7 such other criteria and priorities as are determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 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 ,program1 including-- 7,a7 a brief description of each project to provide technical assistance to an eligible health care facility under this subsection1 including-- 7i7 the name and location of the facility2 7ii7 a description of the assistance provided2 7iii7 a description of the outcomes for completed projects2 7iv7 the cost of the technical assistance2 and 7v7 any other information the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7,b7 a summary of the technical assistance projects completed2 7,c7 a summary of the outcomes of the technical assistance projects2 7,d7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,program2 and 7,e7 recommendations for improving the ,program4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection 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;,a74 7#b7 ,development needs ,the term development needs means-- 7,a7 constructing1 expanding1 renovating1 or otherwise modernizing health care facilities2 7,b7 increasing telehealth capabilities2 7,c7 acquiring or upgrading health care information systems1 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 determines to be 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 ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7e7772 7,b7 a psychiatric hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7;f7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7f7772 7,c7 a home health agency 7as defined in section #ahfa7o7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7o7772 7,d7 a rural health clinic 7as defined in section #ahfa7;aa77#b7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7aa77#b7772 7,e7 a critical access hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7mm77#a7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7mm77#a7772 7,f7 a religious nonmedical health care institution 7as defined in section #ahfa7ss77#a7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7ss77#a7772 7,g7 a long-term care hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7;ccc7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7ccc7772 7,h7 a rural emergency hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa7kkk77#b7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7kkk77#b7772 7,i7 a sole community hospital 7as defined in section #ahhf7;d77#e77;,d77iii7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acieww7d77#e77;,d77iii7772 and 7,j7 a community health center receiving funding under section #ccj of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b74 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 ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;e7a77#a77;,a774 7#e7 ,medically underserved area ,the term medically underserved area has the meaning given the term in section #ccj;,i7a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#ad7;a774 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 ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7b77#c774 4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments made by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,effective date ,except for purposes of issuing regulations under subsection 7b71 the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the effective date of those regulations4 ,,ii ,other miscellaneous provisions #fcaa4 ,distance learning and telemedicine 7a7 ,use of grants for operating expenses ,section #bccc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and operation after construction2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking or extend each place it appears and inserting extend1 or operate2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 operation of the programming1 equipment1 or facilities referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 or 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,operating expenses ,not more than #ae percent of the amount of financial assistance provided to a recipient under this chapter may be used for operating expenses and administrative expenses that are reasonable and allocable to the project carried out by the recipient4 4 7b7 ,waiver of matching requirement ,section #bccd of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,waiver of matching requirement ,the ,secretary shall waive any requirement for a recipient of financial assistance under this chapter to provide non-,federal matching funds-- 7#a7 in a case of demonstrated need or if the matching requirement would create a substantial burden1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 if the recipient is a federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bcce;,a of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#e7 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #a7;b7 of ,public ,law #ajb-eea 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa note7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fcab4 ,agriculture ,innovation ,center ,demonstration ,program ,section #fdjb7;g7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7g77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fcac4 ,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,b71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iii7 by 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 and 2 and 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 any 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 manufactured housing unit or large appliance1 respectively1 if that replacement is a cost-effective option with respect to energy savings4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7i7 as subsections 7f7 through 7j71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,additional grants 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 at the request of an eligible entity that receives a loan under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall make a grant to the eligible entity in an amount equal to not more than #e percent of the loan amount received under that subsection for costs incurred by the eligible entity in-- 7,a7 applying for the loan received under that subsection2 7,b7 making a loan to a qualified consumer under subsection 7d72 7,c7 making repairs to the property of a qualified consumer that facilitates the energy efficiency measures for the property financed through a loan made under that subsection2 7,d7 entering into a contract under subsection 7f72 or 7,e7 otherwise carrying out the duties of the eligible entity under this section4 7#b7 ,persistent poverty counties ,a grant made to an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 for the purpose of making a loan to a qualified consumer under subsection 7d7 that is located in a persistent poverty county1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be made in an amount equal to not more than #aj percent of the loan amount received by the eligible entity under subsection 7c74 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7j7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #fcad4 ,interagency task force on outdoor recreation coordination 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall coordinate an interagency task force 7referred to in this section as the task force7-- 7#a7 to examine existing ,federal programs supporting hospitality1 tourism1 agri-tourism1 and outdoor recreation in rural communities2 and 7#b7 to better align ,federal investments in outdoor recreation in or around ,federal land4 7b7 ,membership ,the task force shall consist of-- 7#a7 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service2 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service2 7,b7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7,c7 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7#c7 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration2 and 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,economic ,development4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #cfj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the task force 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-- 7#a7 examines1 and identifies issues relating to1 the coordination of ,federal programs supporting hospitality1 tourism1 and outdoor recreation in rural communities1 particularly rural communities that are in or around ,federal land2 and 7#b7 recommends changes to existing statutory requirements1 regulatory requirements1 or both1 to improve interagency coordination and responsiveness to support hospitality1 tourism1 and outdoor recreation in rural communities1 particularly rural communities that are in or around ,federal land4 #fcae4 ,new1 mobile1 and expanded meat and poultry 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 small 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 7e74 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 ,applicant requirements 7#a7 ,small and very small establishments ,in awarding grants under this section to a small establishment or very small establishment that has been in operation for less than #b years1 the ,secretary shall ensure the establishment has the financial viability and managerial capacity necessary to carry out the activities described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,in awarding grants under this section to any eligible entity1 the ,secretary shall ensure the eligible entity demonstrates experience in carrying out activities in support of the purposes described in subsection 7b71 including activities described in subsection 7e74 7e7 ,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 and poultry 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 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 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #fcaf4 ,annual efficiency report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and not later than ,april #a of each fiscal year thereafter1 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 on ,federal economic development programs4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a catalog and description of ,department statutory programs and authorities devoted to economic development1 including funding levels2 7#b7 an identification of each economic development office1 agency1 sub-agency1 panel1 committee1 or other organization created by statute or regulation2 7#c7 a comprehensive description of how each program described in paragraph 7#a7 is used by the ,department1 any deficiencies in those programs1 and any overlap with other programs2 and 7#d7 suggestions for reforming ,department rural development authorities1 including-- 7,a7 streamlining or sunsetting any unnecessary or duplicative programs or authorities2 7,b7 consolidating overlapping authorities2 and 7,c7 establishing new authorities as needed4 ,,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 7b77#e71 by striking #g additional members and inserting #c additional members2 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #gej1jjj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gajb4 ,specialty crop committee 7a7 ,in general ,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 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #aa members and inserting #ab members2 and 7ii7 adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,one of such members shall represent all minor production ,states as a nonvoting member4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,appointment2 service ,members of the specialty crops committee shall-- 7,a7 be appointed by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 serve at the discretion of the ,secretary4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraph 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 review grant applications under such subsection and submit a summary of comments1 including the relevancy of the applications to the annual priorities established under paragraph 7#d71 to the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture for consideration prior to the awarding of grants under such subsection2 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dab7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 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 for competitive grants under subsection 7k71 the review and summary submitted to the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture under section #adjh;,a7g77#e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7g77#e774 4 7c7 ,effect ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 shall not affect the terms of the members of the citrus disease subcommittee established under section #adjh;,a7a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7a77#b77 who are-- 7,a7 appointed by the ,secretary before the effective date described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 members of that subcommittee on that effective date4 #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 enactment of the ,agricultural ,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 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,rural area ,the term rural area has the meaning given the term in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 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 ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 #adag of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7j77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 to conduct workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to the food and agricultural sciences4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbe2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #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 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each fiscal years #bjbg through #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 7a77#c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj in fiscal years #bjja through #bjbc and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjja through #bjbc and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #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 the 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 at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university ,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-- 7#a7 by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#b7 by striking #bj percent and inserting #dj percent4 #gaaa4 ,agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #adde7;a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjjc and inserting #bjbg2 and 7,b7 by striking #cj percent and inserting #dj percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting graduate student tuition and fees1 after direction14 7b7 ,payment of allotments to eligible institutions ,section #adde7;d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by striking a research director and inserting an agricultural research director2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence-- 7,a7 by striking or other officer2 and 7,b7 by inserting agricultural before chief administrative officer4 #gaab4 ,david ,a4 ,scott ,scholarship ,program for ,students at #ahij ,institutions 7a7 ,david ,a4 ,scott scholarships for bachelor or graduate programs ,section #addf7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;a7a77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking scholarships to individuals and inserting scholarships 7including for programs leading to a bachelor or graduate degree7 7to be known as a ,david ,a4 ,scott ,scholarship for ,students at #ahij ,institutions7 to individuals4 7b7 ,mandatory funding ,section #addf7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;a7b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,fiscal year #bjbg and fiscal years thereafter ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 4 7c7 ,discretionary funding ,section #addf7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;a7b77#b77 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjbj and each fiscal year thereafter4 7d7 ,conforming amendments ,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 striking ,scholarships and inserting ,david ,a4 ,scott ,scholarship ,program2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking each of the #d succeeding academic years and inserting each academic year thereafter for which funding is available under subsection 7b77#a74 #gaac4 ,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 #gaad4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment at insular area land-grant institutions ,section #addg;,b7d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#b7;d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaae4 ,new beginning for ,tribal students ,section #adej7;d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;e7d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaaf4 ,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 as entered into in #aigg2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 support mid-stage research to advance cooperative agricultural research projects of mutual interest to the ,united ,states and ,israel4 2 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 ,fund1 and-- 7,a7 fast-tracks cooperative research between scientists participating in ,,bard ,fund activities2 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 ,states and ,israel4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,,bard ,fund-- 7,a7 #ab1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to carry out activities under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca to carry out any other activities under this subsection4 4 #gaah4 ,international agriculture partnerships and grants program 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 striking the section heading and inserting ,international agriculture partnerships and grants program2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs 7#a7 ,competitive grants authorized ,the ,secretary may make competitive grants to colleges and universities in order to strengthen ,united ,states economic competitiveness and to promote international market development4 7#b7 ,purpose of grants ,grants under this subsection shall be directed to agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching activities that will-- 7,a7 enhance 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 ensure 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 enhance 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 enhance 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 enhance 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 product market identification1 international policies limiting or enhancing market production1 development of new or enhancement of existing markets1 and production efficiencies4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjca4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #adei;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d77vii7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77vii77 is amended by striking section #adei;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7 and inserting subsection 7d7 of section #adeh;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib74 #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 ,cooperative 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 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gabc4 ,new ,era ,rural ,technology ,program ,section #adgc;,e7d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;e7d77 is amended 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 the section heading1 by striking pilot2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#f77;,a71 by striking growing1 and inserting growing 7including water conservation technologies and innovation712 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking pilot program each place it appears and inserting program2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting the long-term and high-risk technological before barriers2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and resilience to extreme weather2 and inserting soil and water conservation1 and resilience to extreme weather1 drought1 infectious diseases1 plant and animal pathogens1 and plant and animal pests22 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting or economic cost before the period at the end2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,in carrying out and inserting the following3 7#i7 ,personnel matters 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall establish and maintain within the ,,agarda a staff with sufficient qualifications and expertise to enable the ,,agarda to carry out the responsibilities of the ,,agarda under this section in conjunction with other operations of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,use of existing personnel authorities ,in carrying out 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 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 and dated #bjbb to inform the administration of the ,,agarda under this section4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#e71 indenting appropriately1 and moving the paragraph so as to appear after paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,other funding ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may use to carry out this section other unobligated funds available to the ,secretary for any other purpose4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by striking this paragraph and inserting paragraph 7#b7 or 7#d72 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7e74 #gabf4 ,capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs ,subtitle ,k of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adgc;,i4 ,capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a junior or community college supporting agriculture advancement2 and 7,b7 a consortium or alliance of #b-year public colleges supporting agriculture advancement4 7#b7 ,junior or community college ,the term junior or community college has the meaning given the term in section #cab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh74 7b7 ,competitive grants ,the ,secretary shall make competitive grants to eligible entities to assist the eligible entities in maintaining and expanding the capacity of the eligible entities to conduct workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach activities relating to-- 7#a7 agriculture2 and 7#b7 other similar disciplines4 7c7 ,priority ,in making grants under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity coordinating with a local agriculture industry operator to provide experiential training 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 to expand and maintain the capacity of the eligible entity-- 7#a7 to successfully compete for funds from ,federal grants and other sources to carry out educational1 research1 and outreach activities that address priority concerns of national1 regional1 ,state1 and local interest2 7#b7 to offer educational programming on agricultural industry jobs1 including farm business management-related subjects1 such as accounting1 paralegal studies1 and finance2 7#c7 to disseminate information relating to the priority concerns described in paragraph 7#a7 to interested members of the agriculture and other relevant communities and to the public2 7#d7 to encourage members of those communities to participate in priority education1 research1 and outreach activities through providing matching funding from sources other than funds received through the grant2 and 7#e7 through-- 7,a7 the purchase or other acquisition of equipment and other infrastructure 7not including the alteration1 repair1 renovation1 or construction of buildings72 7,b7 the professional growth and development of faculty2 and 7,c7 the development of apprenticeships and other work-based learning opportunities4 7e7 ,centers of agriculture advancement 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may submit to the ,secretary an application for designation and funding as a center of excellence for agriculture advancement4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,a center of excellence for agriculture advancement designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall use funding received as a result of that designation-- 7,a7 to demonstrate best practices relating to agriculture2 and 7,b7 to provide leadership in capacity building at a regional or national level4 7f7 ,evaluation and report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 conduct an evaluation of activities carried out under this section2 and 7#b7 submit a report describing the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a7 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 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #gabg4 ,aquaculture assistance programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #adgg7;a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbe2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 7b7 ,indirect costs ,section #adgg of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,indirect costs ,effective beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection-- 7#a7 the limitation with respect to indirect costs under section #adfb shall apply with respect to awards made under this subtitle2 and 7#b7 the limitation with respect to indirect costs under section #adgc shall not apply with respect to those awards4 4 #gabh4 ,rangeland research programs ,section #adhc7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cccf7;a77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gabi4 ,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 #gacj4 ,distance education and resident instruction grants program for insular area institutions of higher education 7a7 ,distance education grants for insular areas ,section #adij7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfb7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,resident instruction grants for insular areas ,section #adia7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfc7;c77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gaca4 ,limitation on certain research in countries of concern 7a7 ,limitation on foreign research 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics1 shall prohibit research1 education1 or extension activities involving vertebrate animals carried out or funded under the jurisdiction of the ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics mission area from being conducted in1 or performed in collaboration with1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 or any other foreign country of concern 7as defined in section #ajfch of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg774 7#b7 ,scope ,the limitation under paragraph 7#a7 shall only apply to activities carried out or funded under the jurisdiction of the ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics mission area4 7b7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,secretary determines that the research is necessary to protect national security1 animal and crop health1 or public health1 safety1 or welfare4 7#b7 ,delegation of authority ,the ,secretary may delegate the waiver authority under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,under ,secretary for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics4 7c7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #cj days before granting a waiver under subsection 7b71 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 notification that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed justification for the waiver1 including the specific national security1 animal and crop health1 or public health1 safety1 or welfare need2 7#b7 a description of the research to be conducted1 including the location1 collaborators1 and number and species of animals involved2 7#c7 the projected cost to taxpayers2 and 7#d7 the expected duration of the waiver4 ,b ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij #gbja4 ,best utilization of biological applications ,section #afbd of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehad7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbjb4 ,integrated management systems ,section #afbg7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehba7;d77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbjc4 ,sustainable agriculture technology development and transfer program ,section #afbh7;f77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehca7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbjd4 ,national training program ,section #afbi7;i7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehcb7;i77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbje4 ,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 #gbjf4 ,national ,agricultural ,weather ,information ,system ,section #afda7;c7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehee7;c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbjg4 ,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 #gbjh4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives 7a7 ,in general ,section #afgb7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#i7 and inserting the following3 7#i7 ,coffee 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 coffee plants2 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 weeds 7as so defined7 that impact coffee plants2 7,c7 surveying and collecting data on coffee plant production and health2 7,d7 investigating coffee plant biology1 immunology1 ecology1 genomics1 and bioinformatics2 and 7,e7 conducting research on-- 7i7 factors that may contribute to or be associated with coffee plant immune systems2 7ii7 other serious threats to coffee plants1 including the sublethal effects of insecticides1 herbicides1 and fungicides on insects and plants beneficial to coffee plant growth2 and 7iii7 the development of mitigating and preventative measures to improve habitat conservation and best management practices in coffee-growing regions4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#aa7 and inserting the following3 7#aa7 ,macadamia tree health initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat 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 macadamia trees2 7,b7 establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by1 or areas at risk of being affected by1 invasive plant pests or noxious weeds 7as so defined72 7,c7 surveying and collecting data on macadamia tree production and health2 7,d7 investigating macadamia tree biology1 immunology1 ecology1 genomics1 and bioinformatics2 and 7,e7 conducting research on various factors that may contribute to or be associated with macadamia tree immune systems1 and other serious threats to macadamia trees1 including-- 7i7 the sublethal effects of insecticides1 herbicides1 and fungicides on beneficial insects and plants to macadamia tree growth2 and 7ii7 the development of mitigative and preventative measures to improve habitat conservation and best management practices in macadamia tree growing regions4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ad7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 to review the effectiveness of current cattle fever tick eradication efforts in preventing and reducing the spread of cattle fever ticks2 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#ag71 by inserting and harmful algal blooms after macro-algae systems2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,,pfas agricultural effects research initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out research relating to-- 7,a7 the effects of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7as those terms are defined in section #gcca7b77;,b7 of the ,,pfas ,act of #bjai 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hica7b77;,b777 on agricultural land used for the production of crops and livestock1 including cropland1 grassland1 rangeland1 pasture land1 cropped woodland1 marshes1 environmentally sensitive areas1 and other land related to agricultural production1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 identifying ways to mitigate the impacts of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7as so defined7 on agricultural land described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#bb7 ,peanut aflatoxin research initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 pre- and post-harvest improvements in the peanut production1 handling1 and processing sectors to improve efficiency and manage aflatoxin2 7,b7 advanced curing systems to minimize moisture variation of individual peanut kernels2 and 7,c7 other efforts that can lead to a reduction in the risk of losses due to mold and potential aflatoxin contamination in storage4 7#bc7 ,biochar research initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 assessing the soil carbon sequestration potential of various biochars and management systems integrating biochar use2 7,b7 understanding 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 delivering 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#bd7 ,spotted wing drosophila initiative ,research and extension grants may be made and cooperative agreements may be entered into under this section to mitigate the negative effects of spotted wing drosophila4 7#be7 ,spotted lanternfly control initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating research-based tools and treatments to combat the ,spotted ,lanternfly 7,lycorma delicatula74 7#bf7 ,wheat resiliency initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of building capacity to address underfunded and emerging pest and disease challenges to wheat production throughout the ,united ,states4 7#bg7 ,invasive species research and extension ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 to develop and apply methods to manage and eradicate invasive species of plants and animals1 including through methods of biocontrol4 7#bh7 ,agricultural application of artificial intelligence research and extension 7,a7 ,in general ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating agricultural uses of artificial intelligence4 7,b7 ,emphasis ,in awarding grants under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may place emphasis on uses of artificial intelligence that improve specialty crop production4 7#bi7 ,aquaculture research and extension ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 to develop and apply aquaculture methods1 including through the propagation and rearing of economically and ecologically valuable aquatic and marine species4 7#cj7 ,white oak research initiative 7,a7 ,in general ,research grants may be made under this section to land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 that have demonstrated scientific expertise relating to white oak1 geographic proximity to concentrated areas of white oak1 and the ability to rapidly engage in technology transfer to industry for the purpose of improving white oak species resiliency1 health1 and preservation4 7,b7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize research relating to-- 7i7 white oak genes with resistance to disease1 pests1 heat1 and drought in cultivated1 new1 and old growth white oak timber stands2 7ii7 white oak trees that exhibit heritable vigor for the purpose of increasing survival and growth2 7iii7 establishing a genetically diverse white oak seed bank capable of responding to stressors2 7iv7 providing a sustainable supply of white oak seedlings and genetic resources2 7v7 improved methods for aligning seed sources with the future climate at planting sites2 7vi7 reforestation of white oak trees through natural and artificial regeneration2 7vii7 improved methods for retaining and increasing white oak trees in forests2 7viii7 improved methods for reforesting abandoned mine land sites2 and 7ix7 economic and social aspects of white oak forest management across land ownerships4 7#ca7 ,sunflower breeding initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing sunflower hybrids adapted for ,united ,states growing regions4 7#cb7 ,equine health1 safety1 and disease management ,research grants may be made under this section for the purposes of enhancing equine health1 safety1 and disease management1 including research relating to-- 7,a7 health1 safety1 and regulatory considerations for equines2 7,b7 equine genomics to monitor equine health and identify at-risk equines2 7,c7 racetrack and surface safety protocols2 7,d7 reproductive health2 7,e7 epidemiology1 molecular diagnostics1 and bioinformatics related to equine diseases2 and 7,f7 infectious diseases affecting equines4 7#cc7 ,grazing for wildfire mitigation initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section at land-grant institutions for the purposes of-- 7,a7 supporting research and development of ungulate grazing land management techniques that-- 7i7 promote wildfire mitigation1 fuel reduction1 and post-fire recovery on public land and private land1 including research and development relating to understanding the economic benefits of1 and increasing social support for1 such activities2 7ii7 are compatible with activities that protect against adverse environmental effects1 including the spread of invasive plant species and disease1 soil erosion1 water quality degradation1 and watershed degradation1 such as-- 7,i7 rotational grazing2 7,,ii7 managed stocking rates2 7,,iii7 riparian buffer zones2 7,,iv7 cover crops2 7,v7 fencing1 including virtual fencing2 7,,vi7 manipulation of wild ungulate populations through targeted wildlife management2 and 7,,vii7 water point management techniques2 and 7iii7 improve soil health2 and 7,b7 disseminating information to public and private landowners1 land managers1 and livestock owners1 including through providing educational materials and conducting outreach programs1 regarding-- 7i7 ungulate grazing land management techniques that promote wildfire mitigation1 fuel reduction1 and post-fire recovery2 and 7ii7 compatible activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#cd7 ,emerging tick-borne livestock diseases ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of improving the prevention1 diagnosis1 and management of emerging tick-borne diseases in livestock1 including anaplasmosis1 babesiosis1 and bovine theileriosis caused by ,theileria orientalis ,ikeda transmitted by the invasive ,asian longhorned tick 7,haemaphysalis longicornis71 through-- 7,a7 research to develop and evaluate vaccines1 therapeutics1 enhanced surveillance methods1 and integrated tick management strategies2 and 7,b7 extension and education activities to support veterinarians1 ,state departments of agriculture1 and livestock producers in the recognition1 testing1 and prevention of those diseases4 4 7b7 ,pulse crop health initiative ,section #afgb7;e77#e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;e77#e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7c7 ,training coordination for food and agriculture protection ,section #afgb7;f77#e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;f77#e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7d7 ,pollinator protection ,section #afgb7;g7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;g77 is amended in paragraphs 7#a77;,b71 7#b77;,b71 and 7#c7 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #afgb7;h7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;h77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbji4 ,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#a7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsections 7e7 and 7f72 and 7,b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7 and inserting 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,c71 by striking and at the end4 #gbaj4 ,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 #gbaa4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative 7a7 ,in general ,section #afgb;,e of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;g7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 managing waste streams of production practices to improve the environmental impact of emerging practices4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by inserting in rural1 suburban1 and urban areas before the period at the end4 7b7 ,data collection ,section #gbab7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dhab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking the date of enactment of this ,act and inserting the date on which amounts are appropriated under paragraph 7#b7 for the period of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7,b7 by striking in the calendar year #bjag2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ad1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba and inserting #ah1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available until expended4 #gbab4 ,centers of ,excellence at #ahij ,institutions ,section #afgc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,excellence4 and inserting ,excellence at #ahij ,institutions42 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7c72 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary shall recognize in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,recognition ,the ,secretary shall recognize and make awards to 2 7#d7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by inserting but not more than #aj after not less than #c2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as subsections 7b7 through 7d71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#e7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,climate resiliency ,a center of excellence established under subsection 7a7 may focus on climate adaption and mitigation1 soil health and carbon sequestration1 nutrient and manure management1 advanced grazing management and crop-livestock integration1 perennial production systems1 agroforestry1 on-farm and food system energy efficiency and renewable energy production1 and food waste reduction4 7#h7 ,forestry resilience and conservation ,a center of excellence established under subsection 7a7 may focus on fostering forest conservation1 agroforestry1 enhancing forest resilience1 and urban and community forestry programs to promote biodiversity and environmental health4 7#i7 ,food safety1 bioprocessing1 and value-added agriculture ,a center of excellence established under subsection 7a7 may focus on food safety1 bioprocessing1 value-added agriculture enterprise development1 and innovative food and agriculture product development4 7#aj7 ,food and agricultural sciences and the social sciences ,a center of excellence established under subsection 7a7 may focus on the integration of the social sciences1 including economics1 psychology1 rural sociology1 and other social sciences and data sciences1 into the food and agricultural sciences to develop comprehensive solutions to issues impacting underserved farmers and communities4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subsection 7a74 #gbac4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities ,section #afhj7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gbad4 ,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 ,c ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih #gcja4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program ,section #dje7;j7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7;j77 is amended by striking #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-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbf2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #gcjd4 ,grants for youth organizations ,section #daj7;d77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcj7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop research initiative 7a7 ,in general ,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 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the ,initiative and inserting this section2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7j7 and 7k7 as subsections 7k7 and 7l71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following3 7j7 ,specialty crop mechanization and automation research and development program 7#a7 ,establishment and purpose ,the ,secretary shall establish a competitive research and extension grant program to increase the competitiveness of specialty crops in the ,united ,states through the advancement and acceleration of mechanization and automation1 under which the ,secretary awards competitive grants to eligible entities-- 7,a7 to create or improve cost-effective mechanization1 automation1 and other innovations and technologies-- 7i7 to reduce the manual labor requirements of a specialty crop grower2 7ii7 to improve specialty crop farmworker safety and health or working conditions2 or 7iii7 to increase the efficiency of specialty crop-- 7,i7 production2 7,,ii7 resource management2 7,,iii7 harvesting2 7,,iv7 processing2 7,v7 postharvest technologies2 or 7,,vi7 packaging2 7,b7 to increase the adoption of specialty crop mechanization1 automation1 and other innovations and technologies by-- 7i7 emphasizing adoption drivers1 which may include connectivity1 autonomy1 reliability1 durability1 in-field validation1 and cost-effectiveness2 or 7ii7 investing in and developing human capital to increase the capacity of the specialty crop sector to work with new technologies2 or 7,c7 to accelerate specialty crop mechanization and automation through-- 7i7 prototype development2 7ii7 in-field trial testing2 7iii7 ongoing industry engagement2 or 7iv7 rapid commercialization4 7#b7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to proposals for projects that-- 7,a7 address the training or retraining of farmworkers to operate1 repair1 program1 or otherwise maintain mechanization and automation solutions involved in the project2 and 7,b7 include explicit mechanisms to communicate the results of the project to producers and the public4 7#c7 ,applicability ,subsections 7a71 7c7 through 7g71 7i71 and 7l7 shall apply to the program established under this subsection4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7k7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,allocation 7i7 ,in general ,of the funds made available under subparagraph 7,b7 for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall allocate #cj1jjj1jjj for the specialty crop mechanization and automation research and development program established under subsection 7j74 7ii7 ,reallocation ,any funds allocated under clause 7i7 that remain unobligated on the date that is #a year after the last day of the fiscal year in which those funds are first made available shall be reallocated for the ,initiative4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #adjh;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7 7as amended by section #gajb7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 by striking 7j77#c7 and inserting 7k77#c72 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#e71 by striking specialty crop research initiative and inserting programs2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7g71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7j7 and inserting 7k74 7#b7 ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d77x7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77x77 is amended by striking specialty crop research initiative under section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih and inserting programs under section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb74 7#c7 ,section #abfje7;c7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #dab7;j7 and inserting #dab7k72 and 7,b7 by striking #gfcb7;j77 and inserting #gfcb7k774 #gcjf4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program ,section #fjd7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfdb7;e77 is amended by striking #b1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjbc and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #gcjg4 ,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 #gcjh4 ,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 is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #gcji4 ,national biochar research network ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih is amended by inserting before section #djd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbd7 the following3 #djc4 ,national biochar research network 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of funds1 the ,secretary shall establish a national biochar research network 7referred to in this section as the research network74 7b7 ,scope 7#a7 ,in general ,the research network shall encompass-- 7,a7 agriculture1 horticulture1 and other biochar uses2 and 7,b7 a broad range of feedstocks1 production processes1 and application treatments1 including-- 7i7 common biochar types with common characteristics tested across sites2 and 7ii7 promising locally produced biochar4 7#b7 ,research ,the research conducted by the research network shall include-- 7,a7 cross-site and mechanistic experiments at not more than #bj research sites or facilities described in subsection 7c7 to test common biochar types with common characteristics1 and promising locally produced biochars1 across soil types1 soil health and soil management conditions1 application methods1 and agronomic and climate regions-- 7i7 to fill critical knowledge gaps and gain a more complete understanding of the impact of various types and characteristics of biochar in varying site conditions on soil properties1 plant growth1 soil emissions1 and soil carbon in different soils1 climates1 and other natural and agronomic conditions2 7ii7 to generate data to develop1 calibrate1 and validate robust mechanistic models to predict the full life cycle of greenhouse gas1 crop response1 and related agronomic and environmental implications of particular applications of biochar2 7iii7 to generate data to help guide the design of new1 more efficient biochar and bioenergy production reactors and biorefineries that produce biochar with the needed characteristics to serve specific soil and crop improvement objectives2 and 7iv7 to generate data to develop1 calibrate1 validate1 and standardize testing methodologies for biochar to identify potential contaminants or other factors that may cause unintended consequences2 and 7,b7 site-specific farm and forestry systems assessments and pilot-scale biochar production and application systems-- 7i7 to refine the most promising soil-based uses1 sources1 and methods of producing and applying biochar in particular regions-- 7,i7 to enhance productivity2 7,,ii7 to increase profitability1 scalability1 and portability2 7,,iii7 to increase soil carbon2 7,,iv7 to improve ecosystem and soil health2 7,v7 to strengthen resilience to extreme weather events2 and 7,,vi7 to explore soil1 crop1 climate1 management1 and biochar interactions2 7ii7 to develop new knowledge to support decisions on sustainable production and use of biochar2 7iii7 to collect relevant data needed for full life cycle greenhouse gas and economic analyses and complete those analyses2 7iv7 to predict plant response1 soil health1 soil carbon sequestration1 ecosystem health1 water quality1 and economic outcomes for specific implementations of biochar technology2 7v7 to provide insights on thermochemical conversion processes in biochar production and the coproduction of biochar and bioenergy1 including interactions of feedstock properties with reactor conditions and processes on the relative proportions and properties of biochar1 biofuels1 and value-added coproducts1 as well as process efficiency2 7vi7 to provide data to evaluate local biomass feedstocks1 support selection of sustainable biochar production methods1 and address biochar production issues2 7vii7 to develop new knowledge on integration of biochar in soil health management systems2 and 7viii7 to share research results to inform farmers1 horticulturalists1 ranchers1 foresters1 urban biochar users1 extension agents and specialists1 and technical assistance providers on the most advantageous ways to use biochar to increase profitability1 raise productivity1 lower costs1 improve soil and plant health1 build soil carbon1 and enhance resilience to extreme weather events4 7c7 ,eligibility ,an entity shall be eligible to be selected to conduct research as part of the research network if the entity is-- 7#a7 a ,state agricultural experiment station or a ,state forestry experiment station2 7#b7 a research facility of the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 the ,forest ,service1 or any other agency of the ,department that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 or 7#c7 a research facility of the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of ,commerce1 or the ,department of the ,interior4 7d7 ,administration ,the research network shall be administered by the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,research ,service4 4 ,d ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh ,i ,agricultural security #gdja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication center ,section #adaab7;c77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiab7;c77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gdjb4 ,assistance to build local capacity in agricultural biosecurity planning1 preparation1 and response ,section #adaac of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gdjc4 ,research and development of agricultural countermeasures ,section #adaba7;b77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiba7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gdjd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program ,section #adabb7;e77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hibb7;e77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 ,,ii ,miscellaneous provisions #gdaa4 ,grazinglands research laboratory ,section #gejb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bjai2 #abh ,stat4 #ija2 #acb ,stat4 #dhag2 #ach ,stat4 #agfi2 #aci ,stat4 #fbg7 is amended by striking 1 for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #gdab4 ,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 lines before the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,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 #gdac4 ,natural products research program ,section #gebe7;e7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicg7;e77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gdad4 ,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 ,e ,other ,matters #geja4 ,agricultural and food law research ,section #gfjc of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 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 after with2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,program income ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any program income generated by land-grant colleges and universities or institutions of higher education described in subsection 7a7 from the use of funding provided under that subsection shall be available to those institutions until expended for the purpose of carrying out objective programs for research1 legal tools1 and information in agricultural and food law4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 #gejb4 ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act ,section #af7;a77#b7 of the ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aghn7a77#b77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gejc4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7a7 ,endowment for #aiid institutions ,section #ecc7;b7 of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,appropriations ,section #ecd7;a77#a7 of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7#a7 by striking #aiif and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#b7 by striking equal to and inserting not less than4 7c7 ,institutional capacity building grants ,section #ece of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears in subsections 7b77#a7 and 7c7 and inserting #bjca4 7d7 ,research grants ,section #ecf of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and to acquire1 alter1 repair1 maintain1 and operate relevant equipment necessary for strengthening the capacity of the #aiid ,institution to conduct research in the food and agricultural sciences before the period at the end2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gejd4 ,report on the extension service needs of ,tribal lands and populations 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7referred to in this section as the ,comptroller ,general7 shall conduct a study of-- 7#a7 the extension service needs with respect to ,tribal lands and ,tribal populations1 regardless of the location of those populations2 7#b7 whether the cooperative extension program and the ,federally ,recognized ,tribes ,extension ,program established under section #afgg of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicj7 are meeting those needs1 including by examining1 for the most recent #e fiscal years-- 7,a7 the total amount of ,federal funding received in each ,state for extension services2 7,b7 the types of extension services1 including extension services on agriculture1 serving the ,tribal population in each ,state and the amount of funding spent on each type of extension service in the ,state2 and 7,c7 the ,tribal population in each ,state2 and 7#c7 how the program established under section #afgg of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicj7 was established when that section was enacted by ,congress and the significant changes to the operation and funding of that program since that enactment4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report describing the results of the study to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,recommendations ,if the ,comptroller ,general finds under the study under subsection 7a7 that the existing cooperative extension program and the ,federally ,recognized ,tribes ,extension ,program are not meeting the needs described in subsection 7a77#a71 the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include such legislative and other recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general determines would result in a system under which those needs are met in an equitable and effective manner4 #geje4 ,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 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 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 in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,civil action ,the ,attorney ,general 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 authority of the ,secretary as otherwise authorized by law4 #gejf4 ,amendments to the ,hatch ,act 7a7 ,matching funds ,section #c7;d77#a7 of the ,hatch ,act of #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;c7d77#a77 is amended by striking agricultural research and inserting agricultural research1 for graduate student tuition and fees14 7b7 ,payment of allotments to ,state agricultural experiment stations ,section #e of the ,hatch ,act of #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by striking officer known as a director1 and a treasurer or other officer appointed by the government board of the station and inserting officer1 to be known as a ,state ,agricultural ,experiment ,station ,director1 and a treasurer2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence-- 7,a7 by striking or other officer2 and 7,b7 by striking director and inserting ,state ,agricultural ,experiment ,station ,director14 #gejg4 ,amendment to ,smith-,lever ,act ,section #c7;b77#c7 of the ,smith-,lever ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;b77#c77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 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 #gejh4 ,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,a77iii71 by inserting regionally adapted cultivar and breed development1 before selection theory12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 including shellfish before the semicolon2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting regionally adapted breed development1 before selection theory12 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7vii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7viii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ix7 biochar4 2 7,d7 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 a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 precision agriculture technologies2 7vii7 hydroponics1 aquaponics1 aeroponics1 and other production technologies used in controlled-environment agricultural production2 and 7viii7 research1 development1 and implementation of artificial intelligence to enhance precision agriculture1 farm management1 crop production1 resource management1 cybersecurity1 and weather monitoring4 2 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 through 7viii7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7ix7 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 tools for farm business1 marketing1 and financial management2 2 7iii7 in clause 7viii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 7iv7 in clause 7ix7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7x7 workforce training and development1 including meat and poultry processing 7including rendering7 and precision agriculture2 and 7xi7 reducing food loss and food waste4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 to a consortium of junior or community colleges 7as defined in section #cab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh77 that may partner with land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 to carry out workforce training1 education1 research1 and outreach priorities described in paragraph 7#b77;,f77x74 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aa77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #geji4 ,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 #geaj4 ,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 #geaa4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #f of the ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afge7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 7b7 ,termination date ,section #h of the ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afga note2 ,public ,law #ie-cjf7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #geab4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj ,section #aj of the ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhji7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjca2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting the before ,interior4 #geac4 ,federal agriculture research facilities ,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 amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #gead4 ,enhanced use lease authority program ,section #cjh7;b77#f77;,a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a note2 ,public ,law #ajc-ced7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #geae4 ,agricultural security and durability initiative 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics and the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall support research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 validation1 demonstration1 deployment1 commercialization1 and technology transition activities that strengthen the durability1 security1 and operational continuity of ,united ,states agricultural production1 agrifood systems1 and associated biomanufacturing capacity against supply chain disruptions1 natural disasters1 biological threats1 and other risks to food security1 agricultural durability1 domestic production capacity1 and economic and national security1 including activities relating to-- 7#a7 agricultural biosecurity1 including prevention1 detection1 mitigation1 response1 and recovery relating to plant pests1 plant diseases1 livestock diseases1 invasive species1 and other biological threats2 7#b7 domestic production capacity and supply chain durability relating to fertilizer1 feed1 seed1 crop protection products1 agricultural machinery1 food processing1 agricultural feedstocks1 and other critical agricultural inputs2 7#c7 critical and emerging technologies applicable to agricultural production and food systems1 including artificial intelligence1 automation1 robotics1 remote sensing1 biotechnology1 advanced computing1 precision agriculture1 precision livestock systems1 and advanced data systems2 7#d7 agricultural and industrial biomanufacturing technologies that strengthen domestic production capacity and support critical materials1 feedstocks1 precursors1 and inputs relevant to economic and national security2 7#e7 water1 energy1 soil1 forest1 wildfire1 and other natural resource management technologies that reduce scarcity risks and enhance agricultural durability2 and 7#f7 workforce development1 testbeds1 pilot projects1 field validation1 demonstration activities1 deployment activities1 and technology transition efforts that accelerate adoption of innovative agricultural technologies4 7b7 ,activities ,activities under this section may include-- 7#a7 collaboration between the ,department and the ,department of ,defense to accelerate research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 validation1 demonstration1 deployment1 commercialization1 and technology transition activities described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 collaboration with other ,federal agencies1 federally funded research and development centers1 ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 ,state departments of agriculture1 agricultural experiment stations1 extension services1 producer organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 ,tribal organizations1 and private-sector entities2 7#c7 use of competitive1 merit-reviewed processes1 as appropriate1 and other mission-driven selection processes1 including cooperative agreements1 consortium-based awards1 prize competitions1 demonstration partnerships1 and other mechanisms otherwise authorized by law2 7#d7 support for pilot projects1 demonstration activities1 field validation efforts1 and technology transition activities that accelerate adoption of innovative technologies2 and 7#e7 prioritization1 to the extent practicable1 of projects demonstrating clear potential to enhance food security1 agricultural durability1 domestic production capacity1 supply chain security1 biosecurity1 or economic and national security4 7c7 ,use of funds ,subject to the availability of appropriations and consistent with existing authorities1 the ,secretary may support projects under this section1 including technology maturation1 validation1 field testing1 demonstration1 deployment1 commercialization1 and technology transition activities4 7d7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics and the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives an implementation plan describing activities to be carried out under this section1 including priority research areas1 collaboration mechanisms1 and technology transition objectives4 7#b7 ,quadrennial agricultural security and durability strategy ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #d years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics and the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall submit to the committees described in paragraph 7#a7 a strategy describing-- 7,a7 activities carried out under this section2 7,b7 outcomes relating to food security1 agricultural durability1 domestic production capacity1 and supply chain security2 7,c7 emerging threats and vulnerabilities affecting the ,united ,states food and agriculture sector2 7,d7 priority research and technology areas for future activities2 and 7,e7 recommendations1 if any1 for legislative or administrative action to strengthen the security and durability of the ,united ,states food and agriculture sector4 7e7 ,research security ,activities carried out under this section shall be conducted in a manner consistent with applicable ,federal research security requirements and policies4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit existing authorities of the ,department or the ,department of ,defense to conduct or support research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 demonstration1 deployment1 commercialization1 technology transition1 or other activities otherwise authorized by law4 #geaf4 ,foundation for ,food and ,agriculture ,research ,section #gfja7;g77#a77;,a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eici7;g77#a77;,a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,further additional funding ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this clause1 of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,foundation to carry out this section #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 ,,viii ,forestry ,a ,forest data modernization #haja4 ,forest inventory and analysis strategic plan 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 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 a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 the organization and procedures necessary to understand and report on changes in land cover and use2 and 7,h7 the organization and procedures necessary to evaluate carbon-related data variables1 including soil carbon1 collected from forest inventory and analysis plots1 timber products output studies1 and national woodland owner surveys to ensure that carbon accounting information needs can be met4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,updates to strategic plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the blue ribbon panel submits the report under subsection 7f77#c77;,c71 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 on which the blue ribbon panel submits the report under subsection 7f77#c77;,c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,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 presented in a manner that is easily accessible to the general public and technical experts1 including through tools to deliver smaller area estimates2 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 the timber products output survey carried out under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i74 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;a77 and accompanied by relevant geospatial products4 7#aj7 ,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 ,technical amendment ,section #b7;c7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afda7;c77 is amended by inserting of ,agriculture 7referred to in this ,act as the ,secretary7 after the ,secretary4 7c7 ,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 including machine learning and other advanced approaches for improved modeling to provide tabular statistical estimates and geospatial products14 #hajb4 ,forest inventory and analysis program blue ribbon panel ,section #c of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,forest inventory and analysis program blue ribbon panel 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,association of ,state ,foresters1 shall convene a blue ribbon panel 7referred to in this subsection as the ,panel7 to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section 7referred to in this subsection as the program74 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,number ,the ,panel shall be composed of not fewer than #aj1 and not more than #bj1 members4 7,b7 ,members ,members of the ,panel shall-- 7i7 include recognized national leaders from across ,state and ,federal agencies1 universities1 industry1 and nongovernmental organizations2 7ii7 have knowledge of and expertise in1 or be users for purposes of decision making of1 forest biometrics1 inventory1 and remote sensing technology2 and 7iii7 have no personal financial conflict of interest in serving on the ,panel4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,review ,the ,panel shall conduct a review of the past progress1 current priorities1 and future needs of the program with respect to national monitoring of forest carbon1 climate change1 forest health1 and sustainable wood products4 7,b7 ,considerations ,the review under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include consideration of-- 7i7 the modernization of the program-- 7,i7 broadly2 and 7,,ii7 specifically relating to the integration of advanced remote sensing technologies and methods such as small area estimation2 and 7ii7 the possibility of more public-private-academic partnerships under the program to help meet the goals of the program and external needs1 particularly relating to research priorities1 operational implementation of current or ongoing science1 and decision support4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,panel is convened under paragraph 7#a71 the ,panel shall submit to the ,secretary and ,congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,administrative matters 7,a7 ,chairperson and vice chairperson ,the ,panel shall select a ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the ,panel4 7,b7 ,committees ,the ,panel may establish #a or more committees within the ,panel as the ,panel determines to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,panel shall serve without compensation4 7,d7 ,administrative support ,the ,secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the ,panel to carry out its duties4 7,e7 ,federal advisory committee act ,the ,panel shall be exempt from chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act74 4 ,b ,forest health and management #hbja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,national ,forest ,system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given the term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 7#b7 ,public lands ,the term public lands means public lands 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb77 administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7#c7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to public lands4 ,i ,forest ,service management #hbaa4 ,hazardous fuel reduction on ,federal land ,section #ajh of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hbab4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hbac4 ,insect and disease treatment areas ,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 #hbad4 ,collaborative restoration project ,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 and inserting #aj1jjj4 #hbae4 ,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 #hbaf4 ,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 7c71 by striking concurrently for both greater sage-grouse and and inserting for greater sage-grouse or2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking #d1ejj acres and inserting #g1ejj acres4 #hbag4 ,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 #hbah4 ,categorical exclusion for high-priority hazard trees 7a7 ,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 responsible official2 7,b7 is determined by the responsible official 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 within #cjj feet of-- 7i7 a ,national ,forest ,system road with a maintenance level of #c1 #d1 or #e2 7ii7 a ,national ,forest ,system trail2 7iii7 a developed recreation site or an administrative facility that is operated and maintained by the ,secretary on ,national ,forest ,system land2 or 7iv7 a project work site4 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 blasting1 cabling1 bracing1 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 7b7 ,categorical exclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,high-priority hazard tree activities are a category of actions considered an action categorically excluded from the requirements of ,public ,law #ia-aij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,project size limitation ,a project carried out using the categorical exclusion established by paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed #f1jjj acres4 #hbai4 ,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 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 land 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 purpose 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-- 7#a7 section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf72 or 7#b7 section #cjfajh of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hbbj4 ,consultation under certain land and resource management plans and land use plans 7a7 ,forest ,service plans ,section #f7;d7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd7;d77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 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 #hbba4 ,forest ,service participation in ,,aces program ,section #hcjb of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,,aces and inserting experienced services2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,agriculture ,conservation2 7,b7 by inserting 1 professional1 or administrative after technical2 and 7,c7 by striking 7a7 ,in general4--,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b74 #hbbb4 ,timber sales on ,national ,forest ,system land ,section #ad7;d7 of the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a7d77 is amended by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #ee1jjj4 #hbbc4 ,prairie dog management ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall amend the applicable prairie dog management plans for the ,dakota ,prairie ,grasslands and the ,oglala ,national ,grassland to limit occupied prairie dog habitat to not more than #a4e percent of the ,federal land in any single grazing allotment and to ensure prairie dog control activity is conducted within a #a-mile buffer between ,federal land and adjacent ,state and private land4 ,,ii ,state and private partnerships #hbca4 ,support for ,state assessments and strategies for forest resources ,section #b;,a of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to develop and implement ,state-wide assessments and ,state-wide strategies under subsection 7a7 not more than #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7#b7 ,additional funding sources ,in addition to funds appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may use any other funds made available under this ,act to develop and implement ,state-wide assessments and ,state-wide strategies under subsection 7a71 except that the total amount of combined funding to develop and implement such ,state-wide assessments and ,state-wide strategies may not exceed #dj1jjj1jjj in any fiscal year4 4 #hbcb4 ,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 #hbcc4 ,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 #hbcd4 ,extension of stewardship contracting maximum term limits ,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 longer than #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 that is 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 multiyear contract 7including the term canceled74 4 #hbce4 ,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#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,adjacent land ,the term adjacent land means non-,federal land1 including ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 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#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 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 merced2 7,j7 a local1 regional1 or other private entity that has water delivery authority2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting and adjacent land before the period at the end2 7,b7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,a watershed protection and restoration project under the ,program shall be designed-- 7,a7 to protect and restore watershed health1 water supply and quality1 a municipal or agricultural water supply system1 and water-related infrastructure2 7,b7 to protect and restore forest health from insect infestation and disease or wildfire2 or 7,c7 to 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 would-- 7,a7 provide risk management benefits associated with drought1 wildfire1 post-wildfire conditions1 extreme weather events1 flooding1 resilience to climate change1 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 7,c7 provide quantifiable benefits to water supply or quality and include the use of nature-based solutions1 such as restoring wetland and riparian ecosystems2 7,d7 include-- 7i7 partners with demonstrated capacity to design and implement1 and success in designing and implementing1 ecological restoration projects1 wildfire risk-reduction efforts1 or post-wildfire restoration projects2 or 7ii7 in the case of communities that have historically lacked access to adequate resources1 partners with a strong likelihood of success in designing and implementing a watershed protection and restoration project2 and 7,e7 include-- 7i7 a contribution of funds or in-kind support from non-,federal partners in an amount greater than the amount required under subsection 7g77#b72 or 7ii7 such other characteristics as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 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 land1 unless the owner of the adjacent land provides express support for1 and is a willing and engaged partner in1 carrying out that project or activity4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section authorizes 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 agreements with and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8agreements with end water users-- 7,a7 to protect and restore the condition of ,national ,forest watersheds and adjacent land that provide water to end water users2 or 7,b7 to protect and restore the condition of ,national ,forest watersheds and adjacent land that provide water 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 in the case of an agreement with a ,state1 a county1 or an ,indian tribe for a project carried out on ,national ,forest ,system land-- 7i7 a good neighbor agreement entered into under section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 or 7ii7 an agreement or contract entered into under the ,tribal ,forest ,protection ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-bgh2 #aah ,stat4 #hfh72 or 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,cooperation with non-federal partners ,the ,secretary shall cooperate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 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 striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 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 restoration action plan developed under section #cjd7;a77#c71 or other applicable watershed planning documents 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 purpose of in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting purpose of advancing any of the purposes described in subsection 7b77#b742 and 7#f7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking at least equal to and inserting not less than #bj percent of2 7ii7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 at the discretion of the ,secretary4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,set-aside for partner participation in planning and capacity ,of the amounts made available under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #aj percent for non-,federal partner technical assistance participation and capacity-building efforts in developing or implementing a water source management plan under subsection 7d74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,in-kind contributions ,the ,secretary may include the value of forest restoration and watershed improvement work implemented on adjacent land in the project area in determining in-kind contributions to a project from non-,federal partners under paragraph 7#d77;,a74 4 #hbcf4 ,watershed condition framework improvements ,section #cjd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e71 by striking watershed protection and restoration action plan each place it appears and inserting watershed restoration action plan 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 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 to ensure that management activities and authorizations do not result in long-term degradation of watershed health of any watershed in a ,national ,forest4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #hbcg4 ,authorization for lease of ,forest ,service 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 #bjai and inserting #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 #bjbh each place it appears and inserting #bjca4 #hbch4 ,modification of 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 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking either the ,secretary or a ,governor or county and inserting the ,secretary1 a ,governor1 an ,indian tribe1 a special district1 or a county2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,governor or and inserting ,governor1 an ,indian tribe1 a special district1 or a2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking or ,indian tribe2 and 7,d7 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 established by1 or pursuant to1 the laws of the ,state for the purpose of performing a limited and specific governmental or proprietary function primarily relating to forest1 watershed1 or rangeland management or water supply2 and 7,c7 is distinct from any other unit of local government within the ,state4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking or county and inserting 1 an ,indian tribe1 a special district1 or a county2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 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,,ii7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding item 7aa71 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting subclause 7,i72 and 7bb7 in item 7bb71 by striking the ,good ,neighbor ,authority for ,recreation ,act4 and inserting section #cea of the ,,explore ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hega722 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 to construct new permanent roads on ,federal land that are-- 7aa7 necessary to implement authorized restoration activities2 and 7bb7 approved by the ,federal agency through environmental analysis or a 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 country4 2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjca2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or county and inserting 1 an ,indian tribe1 a special district1 or a county2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 7b7 ,technical amendment 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ddc of division ,e of ,public ,law #aah-db 7#ach ,stat4 #big7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,agriculture ,act of #bjad and inserting ,agricultural ,act of #bjad4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date of enactment of ,public ,law #aah-db 7#ach ,stat4 #be74 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall 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 #hbci4 ,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 striking species2 and inserting species or pathogens22 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 7c77#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 include a ,federal ,government staffing plan for providing support to collaboratives established pursuant to subsection 7b77#b72 2 7#c7 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 a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 proposals that seek to use innovative implementation mechanisms1 including conservation finance agreements1 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 interface 7as defined in section #aja of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa772 and 7,i7 proposals that seek to enhance watershed health and drinking water sources4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #aj and inserting #bj2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #b and inserting #d2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by inserting conflict resolution or collaborative governance1 before and woody2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b77ii71 by striking #d1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hbdj4 ,joint ,chiefs ,landscape ,restoration ,partnership program ,section #djhjh of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 to recover from wildfire2 or 7,e7 to enhance soil1 water1 and related natural resources4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and post-wildfire impacts after wildfire risk2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting 1 as identified in the corresponding ,state forest action plan1 ,tribal-integrated resource management plan or ,tribal forest management plan1 or similar priority plan 7such as a ,state wildlife or water plan7 before the semicolon2 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,additional reports ,for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 and not less frequently than once every #b fiscal years thereafter1 the ,chiefs shall submit a report describing projects for which funding is provided under the ,program1 including the status and outcomes of those projects1 to-- 7,a7 in the ,senate-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs2 and 7,b7 in the ,house of ,representatives-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources2 and 7iii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h77#a71 by striking #bjbb and #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 ,,iii ,timber innovation #hbea4 ,wood innovations grant program ,section #hfdc of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking innovation and inserting innovations2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking make a wood innovation grant and inserting issue competitive or non-competitive grants2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,targeting support for 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 design1 including forest impacts1 which can be improved or incentivized by ,north ,american procurement2 or 7#c7 report on the connection between the proposal and the resilience and economic benefits associated with wood products from anticipated wood supply areas1 including wildfire risk reduction1 increased fiber flow1 forest or mill jobs1 and support for forested communities created because of forest management4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting #ej percent of before the amount4 #hbeb4 ,community ,wood ,facilities ,grant ,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 section heading1 by striking energy and wood innovation and inserting facilities grant2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking ,energy and ,wood ,innovation and inserting ,facilities ,grant2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,energy and ,wood ,innovation and inserting ,facilities ,grant2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ce and inserting #ej2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#e7 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#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting or market competitiveness after cost effectiveness2 7#g7 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#b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking use or retrofitting 7or both7 of existing sawmill and inserting construction1 use1 or retrofitting of forest products manufacturing2 7#h7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #e megawatts of thermal energy or combined thermal and electric energy and inserting #dj megawatts of thermal energy1 combined thermal and electric energy1 or electric energy2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #be percent and inserting #ej percent2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 #hbec4 ,report on use of mass timber in construction of ,department of ,agriculture facilities and other ,federal structures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report-- 7#a7 describing the projects in which the ,department has used mass timber in the construction of ,department facilities2 7#b7 describing the factors considered when determining whether to use mass timber in the construction of a ,department facility2 and 7#c7 identifying opportunities for the use of mass timber in the construction of new ,department facilities and other ,federal structures4 #hbed4 ,forest and wood products data tracker 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of 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 under 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 land in any voluntary or compliance environmental markets4 ,c ,forest conservation #hcja4 ,semiarid agroforestry research center ,section #abdc7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #hcjb4 ,forest ,service ,legacy ,road and ,trail ,remediation program ,section #h of ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ech;a7 7commonly known as the ,forest ,roads and ,trails ,act7 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 annually for each region the list of projects considered for funding under the ,program2 7ii7 accepting public comments on the projects listed under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 considering public comments received under clause 7ii7 in selecting projects for funding2 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting annually for each region1 before publish2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by striking description and the proposed and inserting the following3 8description of-- 7,i7 each project considered for funding under the ,program2 7,,ii7 the public comments received with respect to each project considered for funding under the ,program2 7,,iii7 the ranking in the applicable region of each project considered for funding under the ,program2 and 7,,iv7 the proposed 2 and 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iv7 7as so designated71 by striking each fiscal and inserting the applicable fiscal2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,definition of region ,in this section1 the term region means #a of the #i regions of the ,forest ,service4 4 ,d ,land designations #hdja4 ,chester ,county reversionary and mineral interests release 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 within the parcel of ,state forest land located in ,henderson1 ,chester ,county1 ,tennessee1 a recent survey by the ,state determined that ,bethel ,baptist ,church is encroaching on ,state-owned land in ,chickasaw ,state ,forest by approximately #ai inches2 7#b7 the parcel described in paragraph 7#a7 was conveyed to the ,state by the ,department1 which retained a reversionary interest in the land2 and 7#c7 it is necessary to release the interests of the ,united ,states in and to that land to resolve the encroachment issue described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,tennessee4 7#b7 ,state forest land ,the term ,state forest land means the approximately #j4fb-;acre parcel of land in ,chickasaw ,state ,forest that is identified as ,state ,forest ,land on the map prepared by the ,forest ,service entitled ,state ,forest ,land ,detail ,map and dated ,december #ac1 #bjai4 7c7 ,release of reversionary interest 7#a7 ,release 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall release1 without consideration1 the reversionary interest described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,requirements ,notwithstanding any requirement for a grant of land under section #cb7;c7 of ,the ,bankhead-,jones ,farm ,tenant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa7;c77 or any other provision of law1 the release under subparagraph 7,a7 shall occur without any appraisal1 other report1 or environmental or similar review being undertaken4 7#b7 ,description of reversionary interest ,the reversionary interest referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is the reversionary interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,state forest land that-- 7,a7 takes effect if the ,state forest land ceases to be used for public purposes2 and 7,b7 was created by the deed-- 7i7 granting from the ,united ,states to the ,state the ,state forest land2 7ii7 dated ,august #ab1 #aiee2 and 7iii7 registered on pages #ehh through #eia of book #dh of the record of deeds for ,chester ,county1 ,tennessee4 7#c7 ,payment of costs ,as a condition of the release under paragraph 7#a71 the ,state shall pay to the ,united ,states any administrative costs incurred by the ,united ,states in carrying out the release4 7d7 ,conveyance of mineral rights 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any requirement for the conveyance of ,federal mineral interests under section #bji of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agai71 part #bgbj of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 or any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,state1 by quitclaim deed1 without warranty1 and without consideration1 the mineral interest in the ,state forest land owned by the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,requirements ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the conveyance under paragraph 7#a7 shall occur-- 7,a7 without any exploratory program as to the character of the mineral deposits in the land2 7,b7 without any findings as to known mineral values and mineral development of the land2 and 7,c7 without any appraisal1 other report1 or environmental or similar review being undertaken by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,payment of costs ,as a condition of the conveyance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,state shall pay to the ,united ,states any administrative costs incurred by the ,united ,states in carrying out the conveyance4 #hdjb4 ,rough ,mountain ,wilderness and ,rich ,hole ,wilderness designations 7a7 ,rough mountain addition ,section #a of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,rough mountain addition ,certain land in the ,george ,washington ,national ,forest comprising approximately #a1jjj acres1 as generally depicted as the ,rough ,mountain ,addition on the map entitled ,,george ,,washington ,,national ,,forest--,south half--,alternative ,i--,selected ,alternative ,management ,prescriptions--,land and ,resources ,management ,plan ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement and dated ,march #d1 #bjad1 which is incorporated in the ,rough ,mountain ,wilderness ,area designated by paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,rich hole addition 7#a7 ,potential wilderness designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,george ,washington ,national ,forest comprising approximately #d1fjj acres1 as generally depicted as the ,rich ,hole ,addition on the map entitled ,,george ,,washington ,,national ,,forest--,south half--,alternative ,i--,selected ,alternative ,management ,prescriptions--,land and ,resources ,management ,plan ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement and dated ,march #d1 #bjad1 is designated as a potential wilderness area for incorporation in the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area designated by section #a7b7 of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd74 7#b7 ,wilderness designation ,the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated as wilderness and incorporated in the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area designated by section #a7b7 of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd7 on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the activities permitted under paragraph 7#d7 have been completed2 or 7,b7 the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,management ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7#d7 ,water quality improvement activities 7,a7 ,in general ,to enhance natural ecosystems within the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 by implementing certain activities to improve water quality and aquatic passage1 as set forth in the ,forest ,service document entitled ,decision ,notice for the ,lower ,cowpasture ,restoration and ,management ,project and dated ,december #bjae1 the ,secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the potential wilderness area until the date on which the potential wilderness area is incorporated into the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to carry out that subparagraph with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 #hdjc4 ,conveyance of specified ,forest ,service property to ,perry ,county1 ,arkansas 7a7 ,required conveyance ,subject to this section1 if the ,county submits to the ,secretary a written request for conveyance of the property described in subsection 7b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,county all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the property described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,description of property 7#a7 ,in general ,the property referred to in subsection 7a7 is the parcel of real property1 including all land and improvements1 generally referred to as parcel #hej-ajeee-jja in the urban property records of the ,county1 consisting of approximately #j4ha acres of ,forest ,service land located at #ajfi ,fourche ,avenue1 ,perryville1 ,arkansas #gbabf4 7#b7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of land to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,terms and conditions ,the conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 subject to valid existing rights2 7#b7 subject to reversion under subsection 7g72 7#c7 made without consideration2 7#d7 made by quitclaim deed2 and 7#e7 subject to such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,costs of conveyance ,as a condition of the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,county shall pay all costs associated with the conveyance1 including the cost of-- 7#a7 a survey1 if necessary1 under subsection 7b77#b72 7#b7 any environmental analysis or resources survey required under ,federal law2 and 7#c7 any analysis required to comply with division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act74 7e7 ,environmental conditions ,notwithstanding section #abj7;h77#c77;,a7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h77#c77;,a771 the ,secretary shall not be required to provide any covenant or warranty for the property and improvements conveyed to the ,county under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,public purposes use ,the property conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be used only for public purposes1 such as supporting education and youth development4 7g7 ,reversion ,if the property conveyed under subsection 7a7 ceases to be used in a manner consistent with subsection 7f71 the property shall1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 revert to the ,united ,states4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,county ,the term ,county means ,perry ,county1 ,arkansas4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 #hdjd4 ,okhissa ,lake rural economic development land conveyance 7a7 ,definition of alliance ,in this section1 the term ,alliance means the ,scenic ,rivers ,development ,alliance1 an instrumentality of the ,state of ,mississippi4 7b7 ,conveyance ,subject to the requirements of this section1 not later than #ahj days after the completion of the appraisal under subsection 7d77#b7 and the written agreement under subsection 7e77#b71 the ,secretary shall convey by quitclaim deed to the ,alliance all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the surface estate of the ,national ,forest ,system land generally described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,land to be conveyed 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,forest ,system land referred to in subsection 7b7 is-- 7,a7 the approximately #acg4g acres of real property located in secs4 #e and #f1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #d ,e41 and sec4 #ca1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #d ,e41 ,franklin ,county1 ,mississippi1 as depicted on the map prepared for the ,alliance by ,marling ,surveying1 ,,llc1 entitled ,map of ,survey of a #acg4gj ,acre ,tract1 a ,portion of ,u4,s4 ,department of ,agriculture ,forest ,service ,homochitto ,national ,forest ,tracts ,h-#da;g ,h-#cjg1 and dated ,september #af1 #bjbd2 and 7,b7 the approximately #agc acres of real property located in secs4 #e1 #f1 #g1 and #h1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #d ,e41 ,franklin ,county1 ,mississippi1 as depicted on the map prepared for the ,alliance by ,marling ,surveying1 ,,llc1 entitled ,map of ,survey of a _/- #agc ,acre ,tract1 a ,portion of ,u4,s4 ,department of ,agriculture ,forest ,service ,homochitto ,national ,forest ,tracts ,h-#a1 ,h-#c;b1 ,h-#da;g ,h-#cjg1 and dated ,september #af1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the ,national ,forest ,system land to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,consideration ,the consideration for the conveyance of any ,national ,forest ,system land under this section shall be-- 7#a7 provided in the form of cash2 and 7#b7 in an amount equal to the fair market value of the ,national ,forest ,system land being conveyed1 as determined by an appraisal conducted in accordance with the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions and approved by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,terms and conditions ,the conveyance under this section shall be subject to-- 7#a7 valid existing rights2 7#b7 a written agreement entered into between the ,secretary and the ,alliance1 under which the ,alliance-- 7,a7 agrees to cover the costs of upkeep and maintenance of the ,okhissa ,lake ,dam1 including the dam1 spillway1 and related water control facilities2 and 7,b7 assumes responsibility and liability for compliance with all ,federal and ,state dam safety laws and regulations2 7#c7 the reservations in the ,united ,states of easements for public roads and trails1 including-- 7,a7 a perpetual1 nonexclusive road right-of-way #cj feet in width for ingress and egress over all portions of ,forest ,service ,road #adi;,a within any of the conveyed land2 and 7,b7 such road and trail rights-of-way as the ,secretary may determine to be necessary or desirable to retain public and administrative access to ,okhissa ,lake and appurtenant ,national ,forest ,system land2 7#d7 the reservation in the ,united ,states of all mineral rights1 oil and gas rights1 and all other subsurface rights in the conveyed land2 7#e7 a right of re-entry reserving to the ,secretary the right to retake possession and title to the conveyed land in the event the land is subsequently conveyed to a nonpublic entity or used for purposes other than public recreation and fish and wildlife habitat1 subject to the condition that1 in the event the ,secretary exercises such a right of re-entry1 the ,alliance shall remain liable for the abatement and clean-up of hazardous substances1 oil1 and any other contaminants2 7#f7 a restrictive covenant against the subdivision of the conveyed land into residential lots2 and 7#g7 such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,proceeds from sale 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall deposit the proceeds of the conveyance of any ,national ,forest ,system land under this section in the fund established under ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly known as the ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7#b7 ,use of funds ,amounts deposited under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended1 without further appropriation1 for the acquisition of land and interests in land for the ,national ,forest ,system4 7g7 ,costs ,as a condition for the conveyance under this section1 the ,secretary shall require the ,alliance to pay at closing any reasonable appraisal1 survey1 and closing costs4 7h7 ,environmental laws ,the ,secretary shall not be required to comply with ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or any other applicable environmental law in carrying out the conveyance under this section4 7i7 ,hazardous materials ,for purposes of the conveyance under this section1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances1 pollutants1 or contaminants under section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h772 and 7#b7 shall not otherwise be required to remediate or abate those hazardous substances1 pollutants1 or contaminants4 #hdje4 ,lake ,winnibigoshish land exchange 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,bwlt ,the term ,,bwlt means ,big ,winnie ,land and ,timber1 ,,llc1 a ,minnesota ,limited ,liability ,corporation4 7#b7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,heig ,land ,exchange and dated ,december #ad1 #bjbc4 7#c7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means the approximately #ag4e acres of ,federal land in ,itasca ,county1 ,minnesota1 generally depicted as the ,federal ,parcel on the ,map4 7#d7 ,non-,federal land ,the term non-,federal land means the approximately #cf4g acres of non-,federal land in ,itasca ,county1 ,minnesota1 generally depicted as the ,non-,federal ,parcel on the ,map4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7b7 ,exchange authorized ,subject to the provisions of this section1 if ,,bwlt offers to convey the non-,federal land to the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #a year after the date on which such offer is made-- 7#a7 accept the offer2 7#b7 convey to ,,bwlt all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,federal land1 excepting and reserving an easement for road access to ,national ,forest ,system land west of the ,federal ,parcel2 and 7#c7 accept from ,,bwlt all right1 title1 and interest of ,,bwlt in and to the non-,federal land4 7c7 ,requirements ,the exchange under subsection 7b7 shall be-- 7#a7 conditioned on title approval for the non-,federal land by the ,secretary in accordance with subsection 7f72 7#b7 conditioned on a cash equalization payment made by ,,bwlt to the ,united ,states in accordance with subsection 7d7 if1 under the appraisals conducted in accordance with this section1 it is determined that the value of the ,federal land exceeds the value of the non-,federal land2 7#c7 conditioned on the satisfactory completion of a ,phase ,i ,environmental ,site ,assessment by ,,bwlt1 provided to the ,secretary1 in advance of the acceptance of the non-,federal parcel2 7#d7 subject to valid existing rights2 and 7#e7 subject to any other terms and conditions the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,equal value and cash equalization 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the exchange under subsection 7b7 shall be for equal value or the values shall be equalized by a cash payment4 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if the appraised value of the non-,federal land to be conveyed to the ,united ,states exceeds the appraised value of the ,federal land1 a cash equalization payment by the ,united ,states to ,,bwlt is hereby waived and the amount of such waived payment shall be considered a donation by ,,bwlt to the ,united ,states for all purposes of law4 7e7 ,appraisals 7#a7 ,in general ,the value of the land to be exchanged under this section shall be determined by appraisals conducted by an independent and qualified appraiser mutually agreed to by the ,secretary and ,,bwlt4 7#b7 ,appraisal standards ,the ,secretary shall complete appraisals of the land to be exchanged under this section in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions2 and 7,b7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7f7 ,format ,title to the non-,federal land to be conveyed to the ,united ,states under this ,act shall be found sufficient by the ,secretary pursuant to section #caaa of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,management of acquired land ,the non-,federal land acquired by the ,united ,states under subsection 7b7 shall be-- 7#a7 added to1 and managed as part of1 the ,chippewa ,national ,forest2 and 7#b7 managed in accordance with the laws1 rules1 and regulations pertaining to ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7h7 ,map and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall finalize the ,map and legal descriptions of all land to be conveyed under this section4 7#b7 ,controlling document ,in the case of a discrepancy between the ,map and a legal description1 the ,map shall control4 7#c7 ,corrections ,the ,secretary and ,,bwlt1 by mutual agreement1 may correct any minor errors in the ,map or in the legal descriptions1 including with respect to the boundaries of the ,federal land and the non-,federal land4 7#d7 ,map on file ,the ,map and legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7i7 ,closing costs ,as a condition for the exchange under subsection 7b71 ,,bwlt shall pay all closing costs associated with the exchange1 including for-- 7#a7 title insurance and title search2 7#b7 any applicable inspection fees1 escrow fees1 attorneys fees1 and recording fees2 and 7#c7 any environmental analysis or resource survey required under ,federal law1 regulation1 or policy1 including a ,phase ,i ,environmental ,site ,assessment of the non-,federal land4 7j7 ,survey 7#a7 ,in general ,the exact acreages and legal descriptions of the ,federal and non-,federal land to be exchanged under subsection 7b7 shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,costs of survey ,,bwlt shall bear all costs associated with the surveys under paragraph 7#a74 #hdjf4 ,release of reversionary interest1 ,black ,river ,state ,forest1 ,wisconsin 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 the ,state1 in #b separate parcels1 by ,deli1 ,inc41 located in ,millston1 ,wisconsin1 as depicted on the map and more particularly described as follows3 7,a7 ,the approximately #ca4c-;acre parcel 7including land within the road right-of-way71 together with any improvements-- 7i7 comprising the ,,ne#a_/d,,ne#a_/d of 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 ,e4 #ci a distance of #bbb feet1 thence south #eg ,e4 #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 ,the approximately #e4ig-;acre parcel located in the ,,sw#a_/d,,sw#a_/d of 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 more particularly described as follows3 7,a7 ,the #bc4ac-;acre parcel-- 7i7 comprising the portion of the ,e#a_/b,,se#a_/d of sec4 #bj1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b4 ,w41 ,town of ,millston1 ,jackson ,county1 ,wisconsin1 lying south of the ,interstate #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 ,the #h4gj-;acre parcel comprising the portion of the ,,ne#a_/d,,ne#a_/d of 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 piece1 and more particularly 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 ,inc4 have agreed that-- 7i7 the ,state will convey to ,deli1 ,inc4 the ,state forest land in exchange for the ,deli land2 and 7ii7 after that exchange1 the ,deli land will be added to ,black ,river ,state ,forest in the ,state4 7#b7 ,release ,if the ,state offers1 in a written agreement1 to convey to ,deli1 ,inc41 the ,state forest land in exchange for the conveyance of the ,deli land by ,deli1 ,inc4 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 practicable1 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 and to the ,state forest land1 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 #hdjg4 ,shawnee ,national ,forest conservation 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,designated natural area ,the term designated natural area means an area determined to be of exceptional ecological1 botanical1 geologic1 scenic1 or archeological value by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,designated research natural area ,the term designated research natural area means an area that has been selected by the ,secretary1 and is managed by the ,forest ,service1 for scientific research value4 7#c7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map prepared and submitted by the ,secretary under subsection 7b77#e77;,a74 7#d7 ,special ,management ,area ,the term ,special ,management ,area means a ,special ,management ,area established by subsection 7c77#a74 7b7 ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness 7#a7 ,addition to the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,shawnee ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,illinois managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #gej acres depicted as ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness ,area--,proposed on the map prepared by the ,environmental ,law and ,policy ,center entitled ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness ,area and ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #bc1 #bjbc1 is designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system1 and shall be known as the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,management ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,hiking trail ,national ,forest ,system ,road #baa shall be closed to public vehicular traffic and may be maintained as a hiking trail1 including the eastern extension of ,forest ,road #baa formerly known as the ,hutchins ,creek ,spur up to the area known as ,hutchins ,creek ,corridor1 as generally depicted on the ,map4 7#d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness1 including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the ,united ,states within the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness after the date of enactment of this ,act1 is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under public land law2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under mining law2 and 7,c7 operation of mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing law4 7#e7 ,map and legal description 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of the ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness with-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,effect ,the ,map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors on the ,map and in the legal description4 7,c7 ,availability ,the ,map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,secretary and on the website of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,establishment of ,special ,management ,areas 7#a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 the following ,special ,management ,areas within the ,shawnee ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,illinois are established3 7,a7 ,camp ,hutchins ,special ,management ,area ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #b1iec acres and generally depicted as ,camp ,hutchins ,special ,management ,area--,proposed on the map prepared by the ,environmental ,law and ,policy ,center entitled ,camp ,hutchins ,wilderness ,area and ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #bc1 #bjbc1 which shall be known as the ,camp ,hutchins ,special ,management ,area4 7,b7 ,ripple ,hollow ,special ,management ,area ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #c1dde acres and generally depicted as ,ripple ,hollow ,special ,management ,area--,proposed on the map prepared by the ,environmental ,law and ,policy ,center entitled ,ripple ,hollow ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #bc1 #bjbc1 which shall be known as the ,ripple ,hollow ,special ,management ,area4 7,c7 ,burke ,branch ,special ,management ,area ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #f1caj acres and generally depicted as ,burke ,branch ,special ,management ,area--,proposed1 on the map prepared by the ,environmental ,law and ,policy ,center entitled ,burke ,branch ,special ,management ,area and dated ,november #bc1 #bjbc1 which shall be known as the ,burke ,branch ,special ,management ,area4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,special ,management ,areas are-- 7,a7 to conserve1 protect1 and enhance the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 historic1 educational1 and scientific resources of the ,special ,management ,areas for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations2 7,b7 to promote biodiversity and control invasive species2 7,c7 to allow for the continuation of restoration efforts and scientific study of the designated natural areas and designated research natural areas within the ,special ,management ,areas2 and 7,d7 to allow for public use and enjoyment of the ,special ,management ,areas4 7d7 ,administration of ,special ,management ,areas 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,special ,management ,areas-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the purposes for which the ,special ,management ,areas are established2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 this subsection2 and 7ii7 other applicable law4 7#b7 ,management plan ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a management plan for the long-term protection and management of the ,special ,management ,areas4 7#c7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allow only uses of the ,special ,management ,areas that are consistent with the purposes for which the ,special ,management ,areas are established4 7,b7 ,prescribed fire ,the ,secretary may use prescribed fire to sustain the ecological structure and composition of the ,special ,management ,areas1 to sustain the biodiversity of the ,special ,management ,areas1 and to mitigate the risk of wildfire in the ,special ,management ,areas or nearby areas4 7,c7 ,management tools 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may use herbicides1 insecticides1 and mechanized equipment1 including chainsaws1 drones1 unmanned aerial systems1 aircraft1 pickup trucks1 all-terrain vehicles1 and rubber-tired and tracked vehicles1 to control fire1 insects1 disease1 and invasive species in managing the ,special ,management ,areas approved by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,requirement ,in managing the ,special ,management ,areas1 the ,secretary shall use the best available technology and science4 7,d7 ,motor vehicle uses ,except in cases in which motor vehicles are needed for administrative purposes1 emergency response1 or access on authorized roads accessing trailheads1 inholdings1 cemeteries1 or campgrounds1 or are essential to provide off-road access for ecosystem management of habitat1 the use of motor vehicles1 including over-snow vehicles and e-bikes1 in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be prohibited4 7,e7 ,national ,forest ,system roads ,the ,secretary shall decommission as soon as practicable any ,national ,forest ,system roads within the ,special ,management ,areas that are not needed for administration of the ,national ,forest ,system or access to trailheads1 cemeteries1 and inholdings4 7,f7 ,timber 7i7 ,in general ,commercial timber harvesting in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be prohibited1 except as needed for-- 7,i7 continuation of restoration efforts2 7,,ii7 scientific study2 7,,iii7 fire1 insect1 and disease control2 and 7,,iv7 visitor and administrative safety4 7ii7 ,activities permitted ,thinning of trees and other vegetation in the ,special ,management ,areas is permitted for restoration of the designated natural areas and designated research natural areas and to further the management objectives described in this section4 7,g7 ,private inholdings 7i7 ,in general ,access to private inholdings in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be preserved4 7ii7 ,acquisitions ,as soon as practicable and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall acquire any private inholdings in the ,special ,management ,areas by purchase or exchange from willing sellers4 7,h7 ,hunting and trapping 7i7 ,hunting ,hunting shall be permitted in the ,special ,management ,areas as permitted by the ,state of ,illinois and in accordance with regulations of the ,state of ,illinois and regulations and orders issued by the ,forest ,service4 7ii7 ,trapping ,trapping shall not be permitted in the ,special ,management ,areas4 7iii7 ,motor vehicle access ,motor vehicle access by hunters within the ,special ,management ,areas1 including over-snow vehicles1 shall be prohibited4 7,i7 ,volunteer restoration and research 7i7 ,volunteers ,the ,secretary may allow volunteers of cooperators and individual ,forest ,service volunteers to participate in ecological restoration activities within the ,special ,management ,areas under mutual benefit agreements4 7ii7 ,access for research purposes ,the ,secretary shall allow access to the ,special ,management ,areas for scientific research by individuals and organizations that the ,secretary determines to be qualified for that purpose4 7,j7 ,ongoing management decisions ,the ,supervisor of the ,shawnee ,national ,forest shall have the authority1 without requiring the permission of the ,secretary1 to make management decisions concerning any designated natural area or designated research natural area within the ,special ,management ,areas pursuant to the land management plan for the ,shawnee ,national ,forest4 7#d7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,special ,management ,areas1 including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the ,united ,states within the ,special ,management ,areas after the date of enactment of this ,act1 is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under public land law2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under mining law2 and 7,c7 operation of mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing law4 7#e7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal descriptions of the ,special ,management ,areas with-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,effect ,the map and legal descriptions filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors on the map and in the legal descriptions4 7,c7 ,availability ,the map and legal descriptions filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,secretary and on the website of the ,forest ,service4 7#f7 ,public information ,annually1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,shawnee ,national ,forest a description of the progress in achieving the management objectives described in this section4 #hdjh4 ,shenandoah ,mountain 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,national ,scenic ,area 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,national ,scenic ,area means the ,shenandoah ,mountain ,national ,scenic ,area established by subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,national ,scenic ,area includes-- 7i7 any ,national ,forest ,system land within the boundary of the ,national ,scenic ,area that is administered as part of the ,national ,scenic ,area2 and 7ii7 any ,national ,forest ,system land within the boundary of the ,national ,scenic ,area that is administered as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system under the amendments made by subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,virginia4 7#d7 ,wilderness ,area ,the term ,wilderness ,area means a wilderness area designated by paragraphs 7#bb7 through 7#bf7 of section #a of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb7 7as added by subsection 7c774 7b7 ,establishment of the ,shenandoah ,mountain ,national ,scenic ,area 7#a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,shenandoah ,mountain ,national ,scenic ,area1 consisting of approximately #ib1efb acres of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests1 as generally depicted on the map filed under subsection 7d77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area are-- 7,a7 to ensure the protection and preservation of the scenic quality1 water quality1 natural characteristics1 and water resources of the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7,b7 to protect wildlife1 fish1 and plant habitat in the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7,c7 to protect outstanding natural biological values and habitat for plant and animal species along the ,shenandoah ,mountain crest above #c1jjj feet above sea level elevation1 including the ,cow ,knob salamander2 7,d7 to protect forests in the ,national ,scenic ,area that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests2 7,e7 to protect the ,wilderness ,areas2 and 7,f7 to provide for a variety of1 and improve existing1 recreation settings and opportunities in the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e74 7#c7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall administer the ,national ,scenic ,area in accordance with-- 7i7 this subsection2 and 7ii7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system4 7,b7 ,exception ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall administer the ,wilderness ,areas in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and any other laws applicable to the ,wilderness ,areas1 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act for purposes of administering the ,wilderness ,areas4 7,c7 ,effect2 conflicts 7i7 ,effect ,the establishment of the ,national ,scenic ,area shall not affect the administration of the ,wilderness ,areas4 7ii7 ,conflicts ,in the case of any conflict between the laws applicable to the ,wilderness ,areas1 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 shall control4 7,d7 ,no buffer zones 7i7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,national ,scenic ,area or a ,wilderness ,area4 7ii7 ,activities outside ,national ,scenic ,area or ,wilderness ,areas ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the ,national ,scenic ,area or a ,wilderness ,area can be seen or heard by humans within the ,national ,scenic ,area or ,wilderness ,area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundaries of the ,national ,scenic ,area or ,wilderness ,area4 7#d7 ,recreational uses 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection or under applicable law1 the ,secretary shall authorize the continuation of1 or seek to improve1 authorized recreational uses of the ,national ,scenic ,area in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection interferes with the authority of the ,secretary-- 7i7 to maintain or improve nonmotorized trails and recreation sites within the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7ii7 to construct new nonmotorized trails and recreation sites within the ,national ,scenic ,area2 7iii7 to adjust recreational uses within the ,national ,scenic ,area for reasons of sound resource management or public safety2 and 7iv7 to evaluate applications for1 and issue or deny1 special use authorizations in connection with recreation within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,c7 ,requirement ,recreation within the ,national ,scenic ,area shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,national ,forest ,system trail plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a ,national ,forest ,system trail plan for ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,national ,scenic ,area that is not located in a ,wilderness ,area in order to construct1 maintain1 and improve nonmotorized recreation ,national ,forest ,system trails in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,potential inclusion ,the ,secretary may address in the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan developed under subparagraph 7,a7 ,national ,forest ,system land that is near1 but not within the boundary of1 the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,c7 ,public input ,in developing the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall seek input from interested parties1 including members of the public4 7,d7 ,requirements ,the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 promote sustainable trail management that protects natural resources and provides diverse1 high-quality recreation opportunities1 which may include loop trails for nonmotorized uses2 7ii7 consider natural resource protection1 trail sustainability1 and trail maintenance needs as primary factors in determining the location or relocation of ,national ,forest ,system trails2 and 7iii7 develop a ,national ,forest ,system trail outside the ,little ,river ,wilderness ,area in the area of the ,tillman ,road corridor 7along ,national ,forest ,system road #aja7 to connect the ,wolf ,ridge ,trail parking area to the ,wild ,oak ,national ,recreation ,trail1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under subsection 7d77#a77;,b71 pending completion of the required environmental analysis4 7,e7 ,implementation report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the implementation of the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan developed under subparagraph 7,a71 including the identification of the ,national ,forest ,system trail described in subparagraph 7,d77iii7 and any other priority ,national ,forest ,system trails identified for development4 7#f7 ,roads 7,a7 ,in general ,the establishment of the ,national ,scenic ,area shall not-- 7i7 result in the closure of any ,national ,forest ,system roads1 as generally depicted on the map filed under subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7ii7 modify public access within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,b7 ,no new roads ,no new roads shall be constructed in the ,national ,scenic ,area after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection-- 7i7 denies any owner of private land or an interest in private land that is located within the ,national ,scenic ,area the right to access the private land2 7ii7 alters the authority of the ,secretary to open or close roads in the ,national ,scenic ,area in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act in furtherance of the purposes of this ,act2 or 7iii7 alters the authority of the ,state-- 7,i7 to maintain the access road to the crest of ,shenandoah ,mountain 7,route #ibd72 or 7,,ii7 to realign the access road described in subclause 7,i7 if necessary for reasons of sound resource management or public safety4 7,d7 ,parking areas 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the reconstruction1 minor relocation1 and construction of parking areas and related facilities within the ,national ,scenic ,area are authorized in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,limitation ,additional trailhead parking areas authorized in the ,national ,scenic ,area under clause 7i7 may be constructed only along ,national ,forest ,system roads4 7#g7 ,motorized travel ,motorized travel shall be allowed only on roads within the portions of the ,national ,scenic ,area that are not ,wilderness ,areas1 in a manner consistent with paragraph 7#f74 7#h7 ,water ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner that maintains and enhances water quality4 7#i7 ,water impoundments ,the establishment of the ,national ,scenic ,area shall not prohibit-- 7,a7 the operation1 maintenance1 or improvement of1 or access to1 dams1 reservoirs1 or related infrastructure in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 as generally depicted on the map filed under subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7,b7 the establishment of new dams1 reservoirs1 or related infrastructure if necessary for municipal use4 7#aj7 ,timber harvest 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,necessary harvesting ,the ,secretary may authorize harvesting of timber in the ,national ,scenic ,area if the ,secretary determines that the harvesting is necessary-- 7,i7 to control fire2 7,,ii7 to provide for public safety or trail access2 7,,iii7 to construct or maintain overlooks and vistas2 or 7,,iv7 to control insect or disease outbreaks4 7ii7 ,firewood for personal use ,firewood may be harvested for personal use along roads within the ,national ,scenic ,area1 subject to any conditions that the ,secretary may require4 7#aa7 ,insect and disease outbreaks 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may carry out activities necessary to control insect and disease outbreaks in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 to maintain scenic quality2 7ii7 to reduce hazards to visitors2 or 7iii7 to protect ,national ,forest ,system land or private land4 7,b7 ,limitations ,for purposes of activities carried out under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 native forest insect and disease outbreaks shall be controlled only-- 7,i7 to prevent unacceptable damage to resources on adjacent land2 or 7,,ii7 to protect threatened1 endangered1 sensitive1 or locally rare species1 with biological control methods being favored2 and 7ii7 nonnative insects and diseases may be eradicated or suppressed only in order to prevent a loss of a special biological community4 7#ab7 ,vegetation management ,the ,secretary may engage in vegetation management practices within the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 to maintain wildlife clearings and scenic enhancements in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 to construct not more than #ajj acres of additional wildlife clearings by-- 7i7 expanding wildlife clearings in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 constructing new wildlife clearings of approximately #b to #e acres4 7#ac7 ,wildfire suppression 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from carrying out wildfire suppression activities within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7,b7 ,requirements ,wildfire suppression activities within the ,national ,scenic ,area shall be carried out-- 7i7 in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 using such means as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#ad7 ,prescribed fire ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the ,secretary from conducting prescribed burns and necessary burn unit preparation within the ,national ,scenic ,area in a manner consistent with the purposes of the ,national ,scenic ,area described in paragraph 7#b74 7#ae7 ,withdrawal 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,national ,scenic ,area is withdrawn from-- 7i7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7ii7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 7iii7 operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws2 7iv7 wind1 solar1 or other renewable energy development2 and 7v7 designation of new utility corridors1 utility rights-of-way1 or communications sites4 7,b7 ,effect ,consistent with paragraph 7#f77;,c77i71 the withdrawal under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not deny access to private land or an interest in private land within the ,national ,scenic ,area4 7#af7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the completion of the ,national ,forest ,system trail plan under paragraph 7#e71 but not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop as an amendment to the land management plan for the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests a management plan for the ,national ,scenic ,area that is consistent with this subsection4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this paragraph requires the ,secretary to revise the land management plan for the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests under section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7c7 ,designation of wilderness areas ,section #a of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb7 7as amended by section #hdjb7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 ,skidmore fork wilderness ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #e1jhh acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjh7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 which shall be known as the ,skidmore ,fork ,wilderness4 7#bc7 ,ramseys draft wilderness addition ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #f1ifa acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjh7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 which shall be incorporated into the ,ramseys ,draft ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #ih-ehf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #cajf74 7#bd7 ,lynn hollow wilderness ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #c1efh acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjh7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 which shall be known as the ,lynn ,hollow ,wilderness4 7#be7 ,little river wilderness ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #ab1dfa acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjh7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 which shall be known as the ,little ,river ,wilderness4 7#bf7 ,beech lick knob wilderness ,certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,george ,washington and ,jefferson ,national ,forests comprising approximately #e1ggi acres1 as generally depicted on the applicable map filed under section #hdjh7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 which shall be known as the ,beech ,lick ,knob ,wilderness4 4 7d7 ,maps and boundary descriptions 7#a7 ,filing ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file with the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives maps and boundary descriptions of-- 7,a7 the ,national ,scenic ,area2 and 7,b7 each of the ,wilderness ,areas4 7#b7 ,force and effect ,the maps and boundary descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the maps and boundary descriptions4 7#c7 ,maps control ,in the case of any discrepancy between the acreage of the ,national ,scenic ,area or a ,wilderness ,area and the applicable map filed under paragraph 7#a71 the applicable map filed under that paragraph shall control4 7#d7 ,availability ,the maps and boundary descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 #hdji4 ,flatside ,wilderness additions 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7;d7 of ,arkansas ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-ejh2 #ih ,stat4 #bcdi7 is amended by inserting and certain land in the ,ouachita ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #b1bab acres1 generally depicted as ,land ,proposed for ,wilderness ,designation on the map titled ,flatside ,wilderness1 ,proposed ,addition ,designation1 dated ,november #ab1 #bjbd after #aihd4 7b7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,nothing in this section or the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary under section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 in accordance with existing laws 7including regulations74 7c7 ,designation of wilderness addition ,the wilderness designated by section #c7;d7 of ,arkansas ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-ejh2 #ih ,stat4 #bcdi71 shall be known as the ,flatside-,bethune ,wilderness4 ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to such portion of the ,flatside ,wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,flatside-,bethune ,wilderness4 #hdaj4 ,talladega ,national ,forest boundary modification 7a7 ,in general ,the boundaries of the ,talladega ,national ,forest are modified to include the land depicted on the map entitled ,talladega ,national ,forest ,proposed ,proclamation ,boundary ,addition and dated ,september #f1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,map ,the map described in subsection 7a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,acquisitions 7#a7 ,in general ,within the area delineated on the map described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may use the land acquisition authorities applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system1 including the ,act of ,march #a1 #aiaa 7commonly known as the ,weeks ,law7 7#cf ,stat4 #ifa1 chapter #ahf2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #eeb et seq471 to acquire land1 waters1 and interests therein4 7#b7 ,management ,land acquired pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be managed as land acquired under the ,act of ,march #a1 #aiaa 7commonly known as the ,weeks ,law7 7#cf ,stat4 #ifa1 chapter #ahf2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #eeb et seq471 and in accordance with all laws and regulations pertaining to the ,national ,forest ,system4 7#c7 ,standards ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any private land or waters and any interest in private land or waters acquired pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 is acquired-- 7,a7 from a willing seller by donation1 exchange1 or purchase using donated or appropriated funds2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 without undue delay4 #hdaa4 ,benton ,mac,kaye ,national ,scenic ,trail feasibility study ,section #e7;c7 of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ej7 ,benton ,mackaye trail 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail1 a scenic1 nonmotorized trail that traverses approximately #bhg miles in the ,states of ,georgia1 ,tennessee1 and ,north ,carolina4 7,b7 ,study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with interested organizations1 including the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail ,association1 shall complete and submit to ,congress the feasibility study for designating the ,benton ,mac,kaye ,trail as a national scenic trail4 4 #hdab4 ,relocation of memorial honoring the #i ,air ,force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash during a training mission on ,august #ca1 #aihb 7a7 ,in general ,with the consent of the owner of the private land adjacent to the ,cherohala ,skyway in the ,state of ,north ,carolina on which there is located a memorial honoring the #i members of the ,air ,force crew of the ,c-#ada;,b transport plane that crashed during a training mission over the ,cherokee and ,nantahala ,national ,forests on ,august #ca1 #aihb 7referred to in this section as the memorial71 and subject to subsections 7b7 through 7e71 the ,secretary may authorize1 by special use authorization1 the installation and any maintenance associated with the installation of the memorial at an appropriate site at the ,stratton ,ridge rest area located at mile marker #b on the ,cherohala ,skyway in ,graham ,county1 ,north ,carolina1 in the ,nantahala ,national ,forest4 7b7 ,site approval ,the site at which the memorial is installed under subsection 7a7 is subject to approval by the ,secretary1 in concurrence with-- 7#a7 the ,north ,carolina ,department of ,transportation2 and 7#b7 in a case in which the site is located adjacent to a ,federal-aid highway1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 7c7 ,funding ,no ,federal funds may be used to relocate1 install1 or maintain the memorial under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,costs ,the individual or entity requesting the installation of the memorial on ,national ,forest ,system land under subsection 7a7 shall be responsible for the costs associated with the use of ,national ,forest ,system land for the memorial1 including the costs of-- 7#a7 processing the application for the relocation2 7#b7 issuing a special use authorization for the memorial1 including the costs associated with any related environmental analysis2 and 7#c7 relocating1 installing1 and maintaining the memorial4 7e7 ,terms and conditions ,the special use authorization for the installation of the memorial under subsection 7a7 may include any terms and conditions that are determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary1 including a provision preventing any enlargement or expansion of the memorial4 #hdac4 ,appraisals ,section #e of the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aidh 7commonly known as the ,thye-,blatnik ,act7 7#fb ,stat4 #egj1 chapter #eic2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #egg;g71 is amended by striking of the fair appraised value of such and inserting of the highest fair appraised value1 including historical fair appraised values1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in accordance with this section1 of such4 ,e ,white oak resilience #heja4 ,white ,oak ,restoration ,initiative ,coalition 7a7 ,in general ,there is established a coalition1 to be known as the ,white ,oak ,restoration ,initiative ,coalition 7referred to in this section as the ,coalition7-- 7#a7 as a voluntary collaborative group of ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 ,indian ,tribes1 and private and nongovernmental organizations the purpose of which is to carry out the duties described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 in accordance with the charter entitled ,white ,oak ,initiative ,coalition ,charter adopted by the ,white ,oak ,initiative ,board of ,directors on ,march #ba1 #bjbc 7or a successor charter74 7b7 ,duties ,in addition to the duties specified in the charter referred to in subsection 7a77#b71 the duties of the ,coalition are-- 7#a7 to coordinate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 private1 and nongovernmental activities for the restoration of white oak trees and forests that support white oak trees 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 oak trees2 7,b7 adopting or modifying ,federal and ,state policies to increase the pace and scale of white oak regeneration and the resiliency of white oak trees2 7,c7 options to enhance communication1 coordination1 and collaboration among forest land owners1 particularly with respect to cross-boundary projects1 to improve the health1 resiliency1 and natural regeneration of white oak trees2 7,d7 research gaps that should be addressed to improve the best available science on white oaks2 7,e7 outreach to forest landowners the land of which possesses white oak trees or white oak regeneration potential1 as determined by the ,coalition2 and 7,f7 options and policies necessary to improve the quality and quantity of white oak trees in tree nurseries4 7c7 ,administrative1 staffing1 and technical support ,the ,secretaries shall make available to the ,coalition such personnel for administrative support1 technical services1 and the development and dissemination of educational materials as those ,secretaries determine to be necessary to carry out this section4 7d7 ,private funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for that purpose1 the ,secretary may make funds available to the ,coalition to carry out this section from the account established pursuant to section #abda7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;f774 #hejb4 ,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 units of the ,national ,forest ,system to restore white oak trees in those units through white oak restoration and natural regeneration practices that are consistent with applicable forest management plans4 7b7 ,requirement ,of the pilot projects carried out under subsection 7a71 not fewer than #c shall be carried out on units of the ,national ,forest ,system that are reserved or withdrawn from the public domain4 7c7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out the pilot projects under this section4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section terminates on the date that is #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hejc4 ,white oak regeneration and upland oak habitat 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a nonregulatory program1 to be known as the ,white ,oak and ,upland ,oak ,habitat ,regeneration ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,program shall include-- 7#a7 coordinating restoration and conservation activities among ,federal1 ,state1 and local entities1 ,indian ,tribes1 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 regions2 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 7c7 ,consultation ,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 7#b7 the ,governor of each ,state in which restoration efforts will be carried out pursuant to the ,program2 and 7#c7 ,indian ,tribes4 7d7 ,duties ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 draw on 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 trees in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 collaborate and coordinate with the ,white ,oak ,restoration ,initiative ,coalition established by section #heja7;a7 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 voluntary grant and technical assistance programs in accordance with subsection 7e74 7e7 ,grants and assistance 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,foundation ,the term ,foundation means the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation4 7,b7 ,grant program ,the term grant program means the voluntary grant and technical assistance program established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,establishment ,to the extent that funds are available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a voluntary grant and technical assistance program to achieve the purposes of the ,program described in subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,foundation to manage and administer the grant program4 7,b7 ,funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for that purpose1 on entering into a cooperative agreement with the ,foundation under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall pay to the ,foundation to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year an advance payment of the entire amount for the applicable fiscal year-- 7i7 on ,october #a of that fiscal year2 or 7ii7 as soon as practicable thereafter4 7#d7 ,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 terminates on the date that is #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hejd4 ,tree nursery shortages 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 and private tree nurseries and tree nurseries of ,indian ,tribes to address the nationwide shortage of tree seedlings2 and 7#b7 coordinate the strategy under paragraph 7#a7 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 data1 including the consideration of ,indigenous knowledge2 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 those opportunities2 7,c7 opportunities to enhance seedling diversity1 improve quality1 quantity1 genetic resources1 and availability1 and close gaps in seed inventories2 and 7,d7 barriers to expanding1 enhancing1 or creating new infrastructure to increase nursery capacity4 ,f ,other matters #hfja4 ,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 ,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 #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbc and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7c7 ,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 on units of the ,national ,forest ,system that are approved by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service-- 7,a7 to re-establish white oak forests where appropriate2 7,b7 to improve management of existing white oak forests to foster natural regeneration of white oak2 7,c7 to improve and expand white oak nursery stock2 and 7,d7 to adapt and improve white oak seedlings4 7#b7 ,fund ,the ,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 enactment of this subsection1 the ,foundation shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,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 accepted under paragraph 7#b7 in the preceding fiscal year2 7,b7 the amount described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is unobligated on the date of the report2 and 7,c7 a description of the activities under paragraph 7#a7 funded during the preceding fiscal year4 4 #hfjb4 ,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 #hfjc4 ,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 if1 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#f77;,c71 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbf and inserting ,october #a1 #bjca2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7g74 #hfjd4 ,tribal forest protection management ,section #b of the ,tribal ,forest ,protection ,act of #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,indian forest land or rangeland ,the term ,indian forest land or rangeland means-- 7,a7 land that-- 7i7 is held in trust1 or subject to a restriction against alienation1 by the ,united ,states for an ,indian ,tribe or a member of an ,indian ,tribe2 and 7ii7 7,i7 is ,indian forest land 7as defined in section #cjd of the ,national ,indian ,forest ,resources ,management ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 or 7,,ii7 7aa7 has a cover of grasses1 brush1 or any similar vegetation2 or 7bb7 formerly had a forest cover or vegetative cover that is capable of restoration2 and 7,b7 land that-- 7i7 is in the ,state of ,alaska and held by an ,alaska ,native ,corporation pursuant to the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq472 and 7ii7 7,i7 has a cover of grasses1 brush1 or any similar vegetation2 or 7,,ii7 formerly had a forest cover or vegetative cover that is capable of restoration4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #dej;b and inserting #ecjd2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,indian forest land or rangeland and inserting or restore ,indian forest land or rangeland and ,federal land of special significance2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or ,tribal organization after ,indian tribe each place it appears2 7ii7 by striking a project to protect ,indian forest land or rangeland 7including a project to restore ,federal land that borders on or is adjacent to ,indian forest land or rangeland7 and inserting activities and projects to protect or restore ,indian forest land or rangeland or ,federal land2 and 7iii7 by striking activities described and inserting activities and projects described2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or ,tribal organization after ,indian tribe2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,activities and projects ,under an agreement or contract entered into under paragraph 7#b71 the ,indian tribe or ,tribal organization may carry out activities and projects to achieve land management goals for-- 7,a7 ,federal land that is-- 7i7 under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 consistent with the criteria described in subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 ,indian forest land or rangeland4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting for ,federal land after criteria2 7,b7 by striking an ,indian tribe1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through ,indian tribe-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 8,federal land1 are whether-- 7#a7 the ,federal land has a special geographic1 historical1 or cultural significance to the ,indian tribe or ,tribal organization and-- 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,indian forest land or rangeland2 or 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking restoration activities2 and inserting or watershed restoration activities2 and2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b72 7,e7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by inserting and projects after activities2 7ii7 by inserting or ,tribal organization after ,indian tribe2 and 7iii7 by striking subject land2 and and inserting ,federal land42 and 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or ,tribal organization after ,indian tribe2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,indian tribe for and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8,indian tribe or ,tribal organization for the purpose of developing a strategy for protecting or restoring-- 7,a7 ,indian forest land or rangeland2 or 7,b7 ,federal land that has a special geographic1 historical1 or cultural significance to the ,indian tribe or ,tribal organization4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or ,tribal organization after ,indian tribe2 7#f7 in subsection 7g71 by striking date of enactment of this ,act and inserting date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #hfje4 ,civilian ,conservation ,centers ,public ,law #ia-cgh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,iii ,civilian ,conservation ,centers #cja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,civilian ,conservation ,center ,the term ,civilian ,conservation ,center means any residential workforce development or training facility for underserved youth operated by the ,department of the ,interior or the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,covered graduate ,the term covered graduate means an individual who successfully completed a training program at a ,civilian ,conservation ,center4 7#c7 ,covered student ,the term covered student means an individual who is enrolled in a training program at a ,civilian ,conservation ,center4 7#d7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #cjb4 ,civilian ,conservation ,centers ,wildfire and ,conservation ,training ,program 7a7 ,specialized training programs ,the ,secretaries1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall offer at ,civilian ,conservation ,centers specialized training programs focused on-- 7#a7 forestry and rangeland management2 7#b7 wildland firefighting2 or 7#c7 any other topic relating to the mission of the ,forest ,service or the ,department of the ,interior or the public interest4 7b7 ,prioritization ,the ,secretaries shall prioritize offering specialized training programs under subsection 7a7 at facilities described in section #adg7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig7;d774 #cjc4 ,wildland ,firefighting ,workforce ,development ,pilot 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,experiment1 research1 or demonstration pilots ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor1 may carry out experimental1 research1 or demonstration pilots to provide career and technical education curricula and course offerings to advance the missions of the ,department of ,agriculture at ,civilian ,conservation ,centers operated by the ,department of ,agriculture1 including facilities described in section #adg7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig7;d774 7#b7 ,curricula and courses ,curricula and courses described in paragraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 incident management and emergency response logistics2 7,b7 disaster response2 7,c7 forest products measurement2 7,d7 timber sale administration and preparation2 7,e7 heavy equipment operation2 7,f7 equipment and mechanical services2 7,g7 industrial electrical2 7,h7 machining2 7,i7 mill operations2 7,j7 forest restoration2 7,k7 habitat and water quality monitoring2 7,l7 watershed and habitat enhancement2 7,m7 range management2 7,n7 recreation access improvement2 7,o7 volunteers and visitors enhancement2 and 7,p7 historic preservation4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7#a7 identify workforce needs in ,federal land agencies1 forest1 conservation1 and recreation industries1 and rural communities1 after consulting with ,state governments and agencies1 ,federal emergency management and ,federal land agencies1 local communities1 institutions of higher education1 and ,indian ,tribes2 7#b7 develop marketing1 recruitment1 and retention materials for the curricula and courses offerings provided under subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 provide specialized staff necessary to teach curricula and courses offerings provided under subsection 7a71 to the extent practicable4 #cjd4 ,wildland firefighting workforce enhancement 7a7 ,recruitment goals and investments 7#a7 ,recruitment goal ,the ,secretaries-- 7,a7 shall each set goals of-- 7i7 hiring #cjj covered graduates annually to contribute to wildland firefighting or other critical workforce needs within the respective ,department of each of the ,secretaries2 7ii7 a certain percentage of covered graduates annually attaining employment within the wildland firefighting1 natural resources1 forestry1 or a related field2 and 7iii7 a certain percentage of covered graduates annually attaining employment2 and 7,b7 may make investments to support the recruitment1 training1 hiring1 and retention of covered graduates4 7#b7 ,signing bonus ,the ,secretaries may provide for a signing bonus to enable the successful employment and transition of covered graduates1 including for the purpose of securing housing in rural and remote communities4 7b7 ,direct hire authority ,for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretaries 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 covered graduate directly to a position for which the covered graduate meets ,office of ,personnel ,management qualification standards4 7c7 ,pathways to employment ,the ,secretaries shall ensure that appropriate career pathways are developed for covered graduates of relevant ,civilian ,conservation ,center training programs4 7d7 ,disadvantaged youth employment ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretaries may employ covered students at regular rates of pay for necessary hours of work4 7e7 ,use of covered students for contracts1 agreements1 and grants ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall encourage the use of covered students to fulfill obligations under contracts1 agreements1 and grants relevant to the training administered by the ,forest ,service at a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system where a ,civilian ,conservation ,center is located4 #cje4 ,wildland firefighting housing pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall establish a pilot program to employ covered students to improve and expand the housing stock owned by the ,federal ,government for the purpose of housing wildland firefighters1 volunteers1 partner crewmembers1 interns1 and other agency employees4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries shall-- 7#a7 identify properties currently owned by the ,federal ,government that would be appropriate housing for wildland firefighters1 volunteers1 partner crewmembers1 interns1 and other agency employees2 7#b7 identify areas where the construction of new housing described in paragraph 7#a7 would be appropriate and sustainable2 and 7#c7 submit to ,congress a prioritized list of projects for renovation with a plan for how the ,secretaries will employ covered students to repair1 renovate1 and remediate the properties identified under paragraph 7#a74 #cjf4 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretaries 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-- 7#a7 describing underutilized capacity at ,civilian ,conservation ,centers1 based on an assessment conducted by the ,secretaries2 and 7#b7 identifying the investments1 improvements1 and efficiencies necessary to utilize the full capacity of ,civilian ,conservation ,centers4 4 #hfjf4 ,permits and agreements with electrical utilities 7a7 ,in general ,in any special use permit or easement on ,national ,forest ,system land 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 electric utility company sells any portion of the material removed under the permit or easement1 the electric utility company 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 #hfjg4 ,exemption for previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system land 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 ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to an application for a communications use authorization on ,national ,forest ,system land1 including ,national ,forest ,system land 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 land4 7b7 ,no additional consultation required under certain circumstances ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall not be required to reinitiate consultation under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 for an application for a communications use authorization on previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system land if new information concerning a previously analyzed area of ,national ,forest ,system land 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 land ,the term previously analyzed areas of ,national ,forest ,system land means any ,national ,forest ,system land 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 reviews1 including under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 #hfjh4 ,alignment of ,farm ,service ,agency and ,forest ,service drought response 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency and the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to better align drought response activities of the ,farm ,service ,agency and the ,forest ,service 7referred to in this section as the agencies74 7b7 ,contents ,the memorandum of understanding entered into under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a commitment to better align practices of the agencies with respect to determining the severity of regional drought conditions2 7#b7 a strategy for amending those determinations to ensure consistent policy with respect to drought response in cases where the agencies are making inconsistent determinations within the same spatial scale2 7#c7 an agreement to utilize1 to the extent practicable1 the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor in making those determinations2 and 7#d7 an agreement to provide consistent information to grazing permittees1 operators1 and other stakeholders affected by determinations relating to drought4 #hfji4 ,rural fire prevention and control ,section #aj of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #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 #hfaj4 ,safety standards for wildland firefighters 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered permissible exposure limits ,the term covered permissible exposure limits means-- 7,a7 the permissible smoke exposure limit established by the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health2 and 7,b7 the permissible occupational smoke exposure limit established by the ,occupational ,health and ,safety ,administration4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#c7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 with respect to wildland firefighters under the direction of the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to wildland firefighters under the direction of the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#d7 ,wildland firefighter ,the term wildland firefighter means any person who participates in wildland firefighting activities under the direction of the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 including under a contract with the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7b7 ,safety standards 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,national ,wildfire ,coordinating ,group1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall develop a strategy to make commercially available appropriate respiratory personal protective equipment for wildland firefighters and supporting staff in settings in which smoke exposure surpasses covered permissible exposure limits2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health and the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 shall determine appropriate respiratory personal protective equipment for wildland firefighters and supporting staff in settings in which smoke exposure surpasses covered permissible exposure limits4 7#b7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in consultation with the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health and the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 convene a task force assigned to develop an interim standard for smoke exposure that will review and update as necessary such standards relating to personal protective equipment and other safety standards for wildland firefighters and supporting staff1 including the respiratory personal protective equipment determined under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 with the goal of developing an appropriate permissible exposure limit or occupational exposure limit for wildfire smoke for wildland firefighters and supporting staff participating in settings described in paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 incorporate into the standards described in subparagraph 7,a71 by reference1 the most recent edition of standard ,,nfpa #aihd1 entitled ,standard on ,respirators for ,wildland ,fire-,fighting and ,wildland ,urban ,interface ,operations 7and any subsequent editions71 as necessary1 for the safety and personal protection of wildland firefighters and supporting staff1 subject to the limit described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 #hfaa4 ,technical corrections ,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 any ,state2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i77,,ii71 by adding and after the semicolon2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking ,state of ,vermont and inserting applicable ,state4 ,,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 fuel 4 #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#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,,ii77bb71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 on an annual basis1 update the procurement requirement described in subclause 7,,iii7 by increasing the number of biobased-only contracts or the volume purchased under those contracts from the previous year4 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 shall issue guidance to procuring agencies to consider product lifespan1 savings1 and efficacy in making procurement decisions under this subsection4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7,,ii7 by 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 the procurement needs of the procuring agency2 and 7bb7 the desired performance standards and other relevant specifications for those products2 and 7,,vii7 if applicable1 the procurement requirement or updated procurement requirement established under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i7 that the procuring agency failed to meet and reasons for the failure2 and 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,verification ,the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall-- 7i7 annually collect the information required to be reported under subparagraph 7,b7 and make the information publicly available2 and 7ii7 annually verify1 using the information collected under clause 7i71 that each procuring agency under paragraph 7#b77;,a77i71 as applicable1 has established a procurement program in accordance with subclause 7,i7 of that paragraph4 7,e7 ,training 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 each procuring agency shall have completed training on biobased product purchasing for the appropriate staff of the procuring agency1 including contracting officers1 purchase card managers1 and purchase card holders4 7ii7 ,materials ,the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 in cooperation with the ,secretary1 shall provide training materials for procuring agencies conducting training pursuant to clause 7i74 7,f7 ,federal catalog updates ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 in cooperation with the ,secretary1 shall-- 7i7 direct the ,administrator of ,general ,services to update the ,federal ,procurement ,data ,system described in section #aabb7;a77#d7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7or any successor system71 to include biobased product designations2 7ii7 direct that the ,system for ,award ,management collect biobased product purchasing data2 7iii7 direct that ,federal online procurement systems1 including ,,gsa ,advantage6 and ,fed,mall1 include designations for products that meet the guidelines under paragraph 7#c72 7iv7 require1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that ,federal online procurement systems1 including ,,gsa ,advantage6 and ,fed,mall1 use ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system codes1 ,north ,american ,product ,classification ,system-based product codes1 and other product codes1 as determined in consultation with the ,secretary1 when identifying products that meet the guidelines under paragraph 7#c72 and 7v7 require agencies with online ,federal sales platforms to include reporting of purchases in their reporting on products that meet the guidelines under paragraph 7#c74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to ensure the integrity of the label described in paragraph 7#a71 including regulations to define additional terms necessary to avoid or reduce public confusion relating to the label4 7,d7 ,unauthorized use ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall1 in coordination with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,agriculture1 make publicly available instructions on how to report an instance of unauthorized use of the label described in paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,public marketing and education 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may conduct outreach to educate the public on and promote the use of biobased products1 including by-- 7i7 conducting outreach to small businesses producing biobased products that seek a label described in paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 providing information about biobased product procurement preferences to ,state procurement agencies2 and 7iii7 establishing public-private partnerships to further increase awareness and use of biobased products4 7,b7 ,acceptance and use of contributions 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish an account to accept contributions of non-,federal funds to carry out the outreach described in subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,deposit and use of contributions ,contributions under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 be deposited into the account established under that clause2 7,,ii7 be available to and subject to the control of the ,secretary1 without further appropriation and until expended2 and 7,,iii7 supplement any funding made available under subsection 7k7 and allocated by the ,secretary for the outreach described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture and 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 includes-- 7,a7 a list of the biobased products that were authorized to use the label described in paragraph 7#a7 during the preceding fiscal year2 7,b7 a description of the audit and compliance activities conducted under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 during the preceding fiscal year1 including any findings of noncompliance and any actions taken by the ,secretary to address the noncompliance2 7,c7 7i7 a description of the outreach conducted under paragraph 7#e77;,a72 and 7ii7 a plan for conducting outreach under that paragraph for the following #b fiscal years that is designed to increase the use of the label described in paragraph 7#a7 and the purchase of biobased products2 and 7,d7 the total amount of contributions of non-,federal funds accepted into the account established under paragraph 7#e77;,b74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ij 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 a report that-- 7,a7 includes 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 recommends necessary changes to the most recent ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system codes and the ,north ,american ,product ,classification ,system codes related to the bioeconomy in accordance with this subsection2 and 7,c7 provides an assessment of the impacts that bioeconomy-specific ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system codes and ,north ,american ,products ,classification ,system codes would have on the measurement by the ,secretary of the economic contributions of the bioeconomy4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in this section and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,standard ,to determine the contents of biobased products1 the ,secretary shall use-- 7,a7 the most recent version of the ,,astm-,d-#fhff standard of the ,,astm ,international standards2 or 7,b7 any alternative standard that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 #ijjc4 ,biorefinery1 renewable chemical1 biobased product manufacturing1 and sustainable aviation fuel 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 the section heading1 by striking and biobased product manufacturing and inserting biobased product manufacturing1 and sustainable aviation fuel2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking to assist and inserting to develop advanced biofuels1 renewable chemicals1 biobased product manufacturing1 and sustainable aviation fuel1 and to assist2 and 7,b7 by striking and biobased product manufacturing so as and inserting biobased product manufacturing1 and sustainable aviation fuel so as2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or innovative after technologically new2 and 7ii7 by striking end-user products and inserting end-user products1 renewable chemicals1 and biobased products2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by indenting clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 appropriately2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 sustainable aviation fuel 7as defined by the ,secretary72 and 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by indenting clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 appropriately2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 sustainable aviation fuel 7as defined by the ,secretary74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall make available to eligible entities guarantees and inserting the following3 ,subject to the availability of funding1 the ,secretary shall make available to eligible entities-- 7#a7 on a year-round basis1 guarantees 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 1 in accordance with subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 on a competitive basis1 grants to develop1 construct1 or retrofit pilot or demonstration-scale biorefineries to demonstrate the commercial viability of #a or more processes for converting renewable biomass to advanced biofuels1 renewable chemicals1 sustainable aviation fuel 7as defined by the ,secretary71 and biobased products in accordance with subsection 7e74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by striking ,in approving a loan guarantee application and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,in approving an application for a loan guarantee under subsection 7c77#a7 2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the feasibility study under clause 7i7 for proven or otherwise commercially available technologies4 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking loan guarantee applications and inserting applications for loan guarantees under subsection 7c77#a72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7c7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,technical review agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 at the appropriate time1 enter into an agreement with project applicants that clearly describes the specific objectives1 outcomes1 and conditions by which the ,secretary shall determine the successful technical feasibility of the projects to be carried out by the project applicants4 7,b7 ,guidelines and expectations 7i7 ,in general ,the agreement entered into under clause 7i7 shall include clear guidelines and expectations for-- 7,i7 the methodologies1 protocols1 and procedures to be used by the ,secretary to determine the technical feasibility of an integrated demonstration unit2 and 7,,ii7 the functions to be demonstrated by the integrated demonstration unit4 7ii7 ,contents ,the guidelines and expectations referred to in clause 7i7 shall include-- 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 success of the project1 including any third-party assessments or evaluations that may be conducted during the demonstration period and at the conclusion of the set timeline described in subclause 7,i72 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 sustainable aviation fuels 7as defined by the ,secretary71 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 project applicants in sufficiently demonstrating the technical feasibility of the project4 7,c7 ,failure to comply 7i7 ,notification ,if an eligible entity fails to comply with a guideline or expectation under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall issue to the eligible entity a written notice that-- 7,i7 describes each deficiency2 and 7,,ii7 provides a reasonable timeframe for the eligible entity to correct any deficiencies4 7ii7 ,corrective action period ,not later than #ij days after the date of receipt of a notice under clause 7i71 the applicable eligible entity shall-- 7,i7 address any deficiency described in clause 7i77,i72 and 7,,ii7 submit to the ,secretary a revised technical feasibility assessment for reconsideration4 7,d7 ,determination of technical feasibility ,on fulfillment by an eligible entity of the guidelines and expectations under subparagraph 7,b71 or approval of a revised technical feasibility assessment submitted by an eligible entity under subparagraph 7,c77ii77,,ii71 as applicable1 the ,secretary shall determine that the project of the eligible entity is technically feasible4 2 7#f7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,grants 7#a7 ,selection criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,in approving applications for grants under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall establish a priority scoring system that assigns priority scores to each application and only approve applications that exceed a specified minimum score1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,feasibility 7i7 ,in general ,in approving an application for a grant under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall determine the technical and economic feasibility of the project based on a feasibility study of the project described in the application conducted by an independent third party4 7ii7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the feasibility study under clause 7i7 for proven or otherwise commercially available technologies4 7,c7 ,scoring system ,the priority scoring system established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall consider1 with respect to a project proposed in an application for a grant under subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 the potential market for the advanced biofuel1 renewable chemical1 sustainable aviation fuel 7as defined by the ,secretary71 or biobased product1 and the byproducts produced under the project2 7ii7 the level of financial participation by the eligible entity1 including support from non-,federal and private sources2 7iii7 whether the eligible entity is proposing to use-- 7,i7 a feedstock not previously used in the production of advanced biofuels2 or 7,,ii7 a feedstock1 process1 or technology used in an innovative manner in the production of renewable chemicals1 sustainable aviation fuel 7as defined by the ,secretary71 or biobased products2 7iv7 whether the eligible entity is proposing to work with producer associations or cooperatives2 7v7 whether the eligible entity has established that the adoption of the process proposed in the application will have a positive impact on resource conservation1 public health1 and the environment2 7vi7 the potential for rural economic development2 7vii7 whether the project can be replicated2 7viii7 scalability for commercial use2 and 7ix7 in the case of an advanced biofuels project1 the contribution of the project to domestic energy security4 7#b7 ,grant amount ,the amount of a grant awarded under subsection 7c77#b7 shall not exceed #aj1jjj1jjj4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 7#h7 in subsection 7h77#a71 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7e71 and 7g7 and inserting subsections 7a7 through 7e7 and 7g72 and 7#i7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7e7 and subsection 7g7 and inserting subsections 7a7 through 7e7 and 7g74 7b7 ,rescission ,of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under section #ijjc7;g7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7;g771 #ae1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 #ijjd4 ,bioproduct labeling terminology ,the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after section #ijjc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 the following3 #ijjd4 ,bioproduct labeling terminology 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 7b7 ,inclusion of defined terms ,in issuing rules to implement national uniform labeling standards under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include the following terms 7as defined in section #ijja73 7#a7 ,biobased product4 7#b7 ,intermediate ingredient or feedstock4 7#c7 ,renewable biomass4 7#d7 ,renewable chemical4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out 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 #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel fuel education program ,section #ijjf7;d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajf7;d77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program ,section #ijjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,energy audits and renewable energy and inserting ,project2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking provide assistance and inserting the following3 provide-- 7,a7 assistance 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 technical assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to apply for financial assistance under subsection 7c74 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 an agricultural producer cooperative2 and 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking audits and and inserting audits1 relevant technical assistance1 and2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g71 respectively2 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 the potential improvements to the financial conditions of those agricultural producers and rural small businesses2 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7iii7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking funds to assist and inserting the following3 funds-- 7,a7 to assist 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in subclause 7,,ii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 to apply for assistance under subsection 7c72 and 2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 to provide training for individuals to perform the activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 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 business receiving the loan guarantee or grant2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,application process ,for projects carried out using assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish an application1 evaluation1 and oversight process that is-- 7,a7 the most simplified for projects for which the cost of the activity funded under this subsection is less than #ej1jjj2 and 7,b7 more comprehensive for projects for which the cost of the activity funded under this subsection is more than #ej1jjj4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #bj and inserting #be2 and 7ii7 by striking #bj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,rebate pilot project 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,covered rebate ,the term covered rebate means a rebate provided by the ,secretary to an eligible entity for the purchase of certain energy efficient equipment described in subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 to be determined by the ,secretary1 that was made by an eligible entity-- 7,i7 as part of a project completed in the #ab-month period preceding the provision of the rebate2 and 7,,ii7 to meet the immediate needs of the eligible entity1 which were not anticipated while the application period for assistance under subsection 7c7 was open but would otherwise meet the requirements for projects eligible for assistance under that subsection4 7ii7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any entity eligible to receive financial assistance under subsection 7c74 7iii7 ,pilot project ,the term pilot project means the pilot project established under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,establishment ,using not more than #b percent of the funds made available to carry out subsection 7c7 for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall carry out a pilot project under which the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 award covered rebates to eligible entities2 and 7ii7 test and evaluate a simplified application process for eligible entities to apply for those covered rebates4 7,c7 ,notification prior to commencement ,not later than #cj days before the commencement of the pilot project1 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 notification containing-- 7i7 the commencement date of the pilot project2 7ii7 a detailed description of the pilot project2 7iii7 a copy of the simplified application to be used under the pilot project2 and 7iv7 a list of the equipment for which covered rebates will be provided under the pilot project4 7,d7 ,report ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available1 a report on the pilot project1 which shall include-- 7i7 the total number of each type of equipment for which an application for a covered rebate was submitted1 and the total number of each type of equipment for which a covered rebate was provided2 and 7ii7 the extent to which applications for covered rebates exceeded the availability of funding1 if applicable4 7,e7 ,procedures ,the administration of this paragraph shall be-- 7i7 made without regard to chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 carried out by the ,secretary using the authority provided under section #hjh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking paragraph 7#a71 #d percent and inserting this subsection1 #e percent2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,reservation of funds ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve-- 7,a7 not more than #aj percent for awarding grants under subsection 7c7 that support the adoption of underutilized but proven commercial renewable energy technologies2 and 7,b7 not more than #e percent to carry out subsection 7d74 4 #ijjh4 ,feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers ,section #ijaj7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaj7;b77 is amended in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#b77;,a7 by striking #bjbf each place it appears 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 #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #ijaj4 ,carbon utilization and biogas education program ,section #ijad7;c7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haae7;c77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #ijaa4 ,sustainable aviation fuels strategy ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,department-wide strategy to advance the production of sustainable aviation fuels by-- 7#a7 facilitating collaboration between relevant mission areas of the ,department to encourage the advancement of the sustainable aviation fuels supply chain1 including use of agricultural crops grown for sustainable aviation fuel production2 7#b7 identifying opportunities to maximize sustainable aviation fuels development1 deployment1 and commercialization2 7#c7 leveraging the capabilities of ,united ,states farmers1 ranchers1 foresters1 and agricultural producers to capture opportunities in the sustainable aviation fuels market2 7#d7 supporting rural economic development through sustainable aviation fuel production2 and 7#e7 promoting public-private partnerships for the development1 deployment1 and commercialization of sustainable aviation fuels4 #ijab4 ,leveraging efficiency awareness for pumping systems 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,information on energy-,efficient pumping systems 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with pumping system experts1 in order to provide to farmers education 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 to 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 ,act1 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-- 7,a7 to assist farmers in making a preliminary assessment of the energy efficiency of existing pumping systems2 and 7,b7 to 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 energy efficiency programs1 shall establish a process to provide to persons performing energy efficiency audits for the ,department education 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 7as defined in section #ijab7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf before 1 as determined4 #ijac4 ,technical corrections ,section #ijjh of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may provide such administrative support and funds of the ,department of ,energy and the ,department of ,agriculture to the ,board and the ,advisory ,committee and inserting ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy may provide to the ,board and the ,advisory ,committee such administrative support and funds of the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,department of ,energy2 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,agriculture each place it appears and inserting ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy2 and 7#c7 by striking ,secretary of ,agriculture each place it appears and inserting ,secretary4 ,x ,horticulture ,a ,horticulture marketing and information #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 striking dates1 and inserting dates 7including dates for processing712 and 7#c7 by striking 1 other than dates for processing1 each place it appears4 #ajajb4 ,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 #ajajc4 ,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 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,b7 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 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7iii7 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#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7x7 and 7xi7 as clauses 7xi7 and 7xii71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7ix7 the following3 7x7 a food hub2 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8#bjbg 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 chain coordination project2 and 7iv7 to develop and implement a regional outreach1 technical assistance1 and evaluation project4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7d72 or and inserting subsection 7d77#e722 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iii7 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,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the simplified application and reporting process under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall engage with stakeholders to receive input on how the simplified application and reporting process can be streamlined for eligible entities without affecting program integrity4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#b71 by striking this section and inserting the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 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 #ajajd4 ,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 7g7 and 7h71 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 the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 7f7 ,no cost-sharing or matching requirements ,the ,secretary may not impose any cost-sharing or matching requirement on any award or sub-award made using funds made available to carry out this section4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajaje4 ,national organic program 7a7 ,technical assistance ,section #bajg of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the national organic program established under this title1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 education1 and outreach to-- 7,a7 farmers on certified organic farms2 and 7,b7 farmers who are transitioning to organic 7as determined by the ,secretary74 7#b7 ,activities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 coordinate with the heads of agencies within the ,department of ,agriculture1 including the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 enter into cooperative agreements with nonprofit organizations to provide regionally-specific training1 education1 and outreach4 4 7b7 ,funding ,section #babc7;b7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7;b77 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 #bf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#b7 #bh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 7#c7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi2 7#d7 #cb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7#e7 #cd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjca4 4 #ajajf4 ,national organic certification cost-share program ,section #ajfjf of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the program7 after cost-share program2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,annual report ,not 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,,gao assessment 7,a7 ,efficacy study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to assess the impact that the program has had on the rising cost of organic certification4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 summarizes the findings of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,discretionary funding ,in addition to amounts made available under subsection 7d71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section not more than #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #ajajg4 ,food safety education initiatives ,section #ajaje7;c7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;a7c77 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajajh4 ,national ,plant ,diagnostic ,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 #ajaji4 ,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 and inserting specialty crops through priorities established annually by ,state program administrators in consultation with specialty crop producers and producer groups12 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,no cost-sharing or matching requirements ,the ,secretary may not impose any cost-sharing or matching requirement on any award or sub-award made using funds made available to carry out this section4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking indicate how and inserting the following3 8indicate-- 7#a7 how outreach to1 and consultation with1 specialty crop producers and producer groups will be achieved2 and 7#b7 how 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7i77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 by adding those unobligated or unexpended amounts to the allocation funding pool for the following fiscal year or any subsequent fiscal year after determined by the ,secretary4 #ajaaj4 ,organic inputs verification 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered organic feedstuff ,the term covered organic feedstuff means any organic feedstuff included on the list established under subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 that is shipped in bulk2 and 7,b7 for which there is a national organic program import certificate4 7#b7 ,national organic program import certificate ,the term national organic program import certificate has the meaning given the term in section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb74 7#c7 ,organic ,the term organic1 with respect to a feedstuff1 means that the feedstuff is organically produced 7as defined in section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb774 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service4 7#e7 ,shipped in bulk 7,a7 ,in general ,the term shipped in bulk1 with respect to a feedstuff1 means that the feedstuff is shipped loose in a ship hold1 railcar1 container1 or super sack1 or by another similar method4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term shipped in bulk1 with respect to a feedstuff1 does not include the shipment of that feedstuff as a packaged good4 7b7 ,annual report on residue testing for covered organic feedstuffs and other imported organic feedstuffs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the residue testing described in paragraph 7#b7 that was carried out during the year covered by the report for-- 7,a7 each covered organic feedstuff2 and 7,b7 each other imported organic feedstuff-- 7i7 that is shipped in bulk2 and 7ii7 for which there is a national organic program import certificate4 7#b7 ,residue testing described ,the residue testing referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is residue testing carried out under any of the following3 7,a7 ,subsection 7c77#c74 7,b7 ,section #bajg7;a77#f7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf7;a77#f774 7,c7 ,section #baab7;a7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa7;a774 7,d7 ,section #bje4fgj7;c7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#c7 ,requirements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include information on-- 7,a7 the frequency of the applicable residue testing2 7,b7 the methods used for that residue testing2 7,c7 the results of that residue testing2 7,d7 the standards used to analyze those results2 and 7,e7 any actions taken as a result of that residue testing4 7c7 ,annual testing and corrective action 7#a7 ,risk-,based protocol ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the organic agricultural product imports interagency working group established under section #babb;,a of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba;a71 shall develop and regularly update risk-based protocols for-- 7,a7 determining which imported organic feedstuffs shall be included on the list of covered organic feedstuffs described in paragraph 7#b7 each year2 and 7,b7 determining necessary parameters of residue testing for those imported organic feedstuffs1 including-- 7i7 frequency of testing2 7ii7 quantity to be tested2 7iii7 type of testing2 7iv7 responsibility for testing2 and 7v7 other necessary parameters4 7#b7 ,list of covered organic feedstuffs 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 using the risk-based protocol established under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 shall establish and annually update a list of imported organic feedstuffs for which the ,secretary shall carry out residue testing under paragraph 7#c7 during that year4 7,b7 ,confidentiality ,the list established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be made publicly available4 7#c7 ,annual testing ,each year1 the ,secretary shall carry out residue testing for each covered organic feedstuff4 7#d7 ,corrective action ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 if any residue testing required under paragraph 7#c7 indicates any detectable prohibited substance at a level in excess of the level permitted by the national organic program established under the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq47 or the relevant1 equivalent organic certification program of a ,state1 the applicable shipment of that covered organic feedstuff-- 7,a7 shall be excluded from organic sale2 and 7,b7 may not be sold1 labeled1 or represented as organically produced4 #ajaaa4 ,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 striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 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 a cooperative agreement 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 entity2 or 7v7 a producer network or association4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,pilot2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,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 establishes #aj and inserting ,the ,secretary shall continue to implement a program that establishes not fewer than #aj2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca2 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking pilot2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking pilot2 7,,ii7 by striking local or municipal and inserting local1 municipal1 or ,tribal2 7,,iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,,iv7 by striking ,states to develop and inserting the following3 8,states-- 7i7 to develop 2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 to construct at-scale composting1 food-to-feed1 or anaerobic digestion food waste-to-energy projects4 2 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 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking pilot each place it appears2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #ajaab4 ,national organic program oversight protocols and inspection requirements 7a7 ,definitions of risk to organic integrity and oversight protocols 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#f7 through 7#bb7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ae71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#be71 7#bf71 and 7#bg71 respectively1 and moving all paragraphs of that section so as to appear in numerical order2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 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 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ad7 ,national organic program ,the term national organic program means the national organic program established under this title4 2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ae7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#af7 ,national ,organic ,standards ,board ,the term ,national ,organic ,standards ,board means the ,national ,organic ,standards ,board established under section #baai4 2 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ah7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ai7 ,oversight protocols ,the term oversight protocols means the regulations1 policies1 and procedures issued by the ,secretary under the authorities provided by sections #bajd1 #bajg1 #baad1 #baae1 #baaf1 and #babj4 2 and 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bc7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#bd7 ,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-- 7,a7 was not produced utilizing a system of organic farming in compliance with this title2 or 7,b7 was not processed in compliance with this title4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #bajd7;c7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejc7;c77 is amended by striking established under section #baai4 7,b7 ,section #bajg of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf7 7as amended by section #ajaje7;a77 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7c77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking established under this title2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a77ii71 by striking established under section #baai 4 7,c7 ,section #baae7;c7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fead7;c77 is amended by striking established under this title4 7,d7 ,section #babc7;b7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7;b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking established under this title4 7b7 ,study and reform of national organic program oversight protocols 7#a7 ,in general ,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 ,study and reform of national organic program oversight protocols 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall complete 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 feasibility of1 opportunities for1 and implications of1 implementing oversight protocols that-- 7,a7 are based on risk to organic integrity2 7,b7 include differential treatment of noncompliance that increases the risk to organic integrity versus noncompliance that does not increase the risk to organic integrity2 7,c7 utilize common organic plans under section #baad that are 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 7,e7 provide for increased guidance and interpretations of standards and criteria established under this title1 to be provided by the national organic program to-- 7i7 certifying agents2 7ii7 certified organic farms2 and 7iii7 certified organic handling operations2 and 7,f7 include virtual inspections as described in subsection 7e77#d74 7#b7 ,consideration of relevant factors ,in carrying out 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 committees of ,congress1 and make publicly available on the website 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 farms2 7#d7 certified organic handling operations2 7#e7 consumers of organically produced agricultural products2 and 7#f7 other relevant stakeholders4 7e7 ,authority to establish additional terms and conditions 7#a7 ,oversight protocols ,based on the findings described in the report under subsection 7c71 and after consultation with the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,secretary may promulgate regulations to establish or modify oversight protocols under this title that the ,secretary determines are necessary and appropriate1 subject to the condition that such regulations-- 7,a7 maintain strong organic integrity2 7,b7 support a resilient domestic organic sector2 and 7,c7 are consistent with the requirements of this title4 7#b7 ,public comment period ,any rulemaking proceeding relating to the promulgation of regulations under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a public comment period of not less than #ij days4 7#c7 ,reducing oversight costs2 prioritization ,in promulgating regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may seek-- 7,a7 to 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 to prioritize oversight resources for activities that present a higher risk to organic integrity4 7#d7 ,limited virtual inspections 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines1 based on the study1 report1 and consultation required under subsections 7a7 through 7d7 and paragraph 7#a71 that it would be appropriate to allow certifying agents to conduct a limited number of annual inspections under section #bajg7;a77#e7 virtually pursuant to the protocol described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may1 subject to all other requirements of this subsection1 include in any regulations promulgated under paragraph 7#a7 provisions allowing for the use of virtual inspections consistent with that protocol4 7,b7 ,inspection protocol ,the protocol referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is the following3 7i7 ,in the case of a farm or handling operation site located outside the ,united ,states1 all inspections shall be conducted on-site4 7ii7 ,in the case of a farm or handling operation site located in the ,united ,states1 inspections shall be conducted on-site once every #c years with intervening annual inspections being conducted on-site or virtually based on the risk to organic integrity at the farm or handling operation site1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7iii7 ,in the case of a handling operation that acquires but does not physically receive1 process1 package1 or store organic products1 inspections shall be conducted through inspection methods1 including virtual methods1 that provide sufficient assurance of compliance with this title1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section limits the authority of the ,secretary to enforce compliance with this title to protect organic integrity4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bajg7;a7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 provide for annual inspections by the certifying agent of each farm and handling operation that has been certified under this title1 which shall be conducted-- 7,a7 on-site2 or 7,b7 if the ,secretary has promulgated regulations under section #babb;,b7e7 allowing for the limited use of virtual inspections1 pursuant to those regulations4 4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fbd2 #ajd ,stat4 #ccgj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #babc and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #babb;,a4 ,organic agricultural product imports interagency working group4,sec4 #babb;,b4 ,study and reform of national organic program oversight protocols4,sec4 #babc4 ,funding4 4 #ajaac4 ,study on barriers to participation in ,department of ,agriculture programs faced by certified organic farms and farms interested in transitioning to organic production 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,certified organic farm ,the term certified organic farm has the meaning given the term in section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department1 a report on barriers to participation in ,department programs faced by certified organic farms and farms that may be interested in transitioning to organic production4 7c7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,program review ,an assessment of barriers to participation in ,department programs faced by certified organic farms and farms that may be interested in transitioning to organic production1 including barriers in programs relating to conservation1 credit1 disaster assistance1 risk management1 export promotion1 market development1 technical assistance1 rural development1 data collection1 procurement1 and organic certification cost-share4 7#b7 ,participation data ,to the extent practicable1 data on application rates1 approval rates1 denial rates1 funding levels1 geographic distribution1 farm size1 production type1 and reasons for denial or nonparticipation by certified organic farms and farms that may be interested in transitioning to organic production4 7#c7 ,specific barriers ,an assessment of barriers relating to program eligibility1 payment rates1 ranking criteria1 application forms1 recordkeeping requirements1 crop insurance price elections1 disaster assistance valuation1 conservation practice standards1 certification documentation1 supply-chain infrastructure1 organic literacy among ,department staff1 and the availability of organic-specific data4 7#d7 ,staff training and technical assistance ,an assessment of the need for organic-specific training1 guidance1 and technical assistance for ,department field staff1 including staff of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 the ,risk ,management ,agency1 ,rural ,development1 the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 and other relevant agencies and offices4 7#e7 ,administrative actions ,a description of administrative actions that the ,secretary intends to take to remove barriers identified in the report4 7#f7 ,statutory recommendations ,any recommendations for statutory changes needed to remove barriers identified in the report4 7d7 ,annual updates ,for each of the first #c years following submission of the report required under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department1 an annual update to that report that describes-- 7#a7 any progress made to remove barriers identified in that report2 7#b7 any administrative actions completed or underway2 7#c7 any remaining barriers to participation in ,department programs faced by certified organic farms and farms that may be interested in transitioning to organic production2 and 7#d7 any additional recommendations for statutory changes4 #ajaad4 ,strengthening ,local ,food ,security ,program ,subtitle ,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,b4 ,strengthening ,local ,food ,security ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,beginning farmer or rancher ,the term beginning farmer or rancher has the meaning given the term in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 7#b7 ,covered local producer ,the term covered local producer means1 with respect to an eligible entity participating in the program1 a fisherman1 farmer1 producer1 rancher1 processor1 or cooperative processor that is-- 7,a7 within the geographic boundaries of the ,state of the eligible entity2 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 ,medium-size producer ,the term medium-size producer means an individual whose annual gross cash farm income is equal to or exceeds #cej1jjj but less than #iii1iii4 7#e7 ,program ,the term program means the program established under subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,small-size producer ,the term small-size producer means an individual whose annual gross cash farm income is less than #cej1jjj4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state includes-- 7,a7 each territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 each ,federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 7#h7 ,unprocessed or minimally processed foods ,the term unprocessed or minimally processed foods means agricultural products that retain their inherent character1 including-- 7,a7 fruits and vegetables 7including #ajj-percent juices72 7,b7 grain products1 such as pastas and rice2 7,c7 milk and dairy products and eggs2 7,d7 meat 7including whole carcasses1 pieces thereof1 or ground meat7 1 poultry1 and seafood2 7,e7 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,f7 foods in a wide variety of minimal processing states 7such as whole1 cut1 or pureed7 or forms 7such as fresh1 frozen1 canned1 or dried74 7#i7 ,veteran farmer or rancher ,the term veteran farmer or rancher has the meaning given the term in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements1 on a noncompetitive basis1 with eligible entities-- 7#a7 to support covered local producers by building and expanding economic opportunities for those covered local producers2 7#b7 to establish and broaden partnerships with covered local producers and the food distribution community to ensure distribution of fresh 7including fresh frozen7 and nutritious foods2 7#c7 to strengthen the local and regional food security and systems within the ,state of the eligible entity2 and 7#d7 to distribute food within the geographic boundaries of an eligible entity1 including to hunger relief organizations and schools participating in school meal programs under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq474 7c7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that enters into a cooperative agreement under the program shall use funds received under that cooperative agreement-- 7#a7 to purchase unprocessed or minimally processed foods from covered local producers2 7#b7 to ensure that at least #ea percent of the total annual value of purchased unprocessed or minimally processed foods by the eligible entity comprises purchases from small-size producers1 medium-size producers1 beginning farmers or ranchers1 or veteran farmers or ranchers2 7#c7 to provide technical assistance to covered local producers1 including-- 7,a7 in obtaining food safety training and certifications2 and 7,b7 to support efforts to grow the local agricultural value chain2 7#d7 to distribute unprocessed or minimally processed foods from covered local producers 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 7d7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amount made available to an eligible entity through a cooperative agreement under the program1 an eligible entity may use not more than #be percent for administrative expenses1 of which not less than #ce percent shall be used to provide the technical assistance described in subsection 7c77#c74 7e7 ,technical assistance to eligible entities ,the ,secretary shall provide to eligible entities entering into a cooperative agreement under the program guidance1 technical assistance1 instruction1 and monitoring throughout the duration of the cooperative agreement4 7f7 ,food safety training and certification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may require food purchased by an eligible entity under a cooperative agreement entered into under the program to be purchased from a farm that has undergone food safety training or received a relevant food safety certification with respect to production1 packaging1 handling1 and storage to minimize risks of food safety hazards4 7#b7 ,federal certification not required ,the ,secretary shall not require a food safety certification described in paragraph 7#a7 to be a ,federal certification4 7g7 ,amount of allocation ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 first allocate #aj percent to ,tribal governments1 to be allocated using a funding formula determined by the ,secretary2 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 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to other amounts made available under this subsection1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7#b7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh1 to remain available until expended4 4 ,b ,regulatory reform #ajbja4 ,biostimulants 7a7 ,definitions ,section #b of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7v7 and inserting the following3 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 behavior1 of plants or the produce thereof4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,the term plant regulator does 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 ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7ii7 are of biological origin or include chemical compounds that are synthetically derived1 but structurally similar and functionally identical to substances of biological origin4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7hh7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking substances4 and inserting substances2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking volatilization urease and inserting volatilization1 or urease2 and 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 ,the term plant-incorporated protectant 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 #be of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfw7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 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 ,on 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 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,administrator shall issue guidance for the implementation of subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,updates ,the ,administrator may update the guidance issued under clause 7i7 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 that determination1 which may be issued directly to any person who owns1 controls1 or has custody of the 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 ,soil health study 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to assess the types of1 and practices using1 plant biostimulants 7as defined in section #b of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf77 that best achieve the following3 7#a7 ,increasing organic matter content4 7#b7 ,reducing atmospheric volatilization4 7#c7 ,promotion of nutrient management practices4 7#d7 ,limiting or eliminating runoff or leaching of soil or nutrients1 such as phosphorus and nitrogen1 into groundwater or other water sources4 7#e7 ,restoring beneficial bioactivity or healthy nutrients to the soil4 7#f7 ,aiding in carbon sequestration1 nutrient use efficiency1 and other climate-related benefits4 7#g7 ,supporting innovative approaches to improving agricultural sustainability1 including the adoption of performance-based outcome standards and criteria4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available and submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results of the study4 #ajbjc4 ,,fifra 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 7iv71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking every #ahj days thereafter during the #e-year period beginning on that date and inserting each year thereafter2 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 striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the following3 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 frequently than once each 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 ,interstate movement outside of the continental ,united ,states ,section #dcc7;c77#a7 of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggec7;c77#a77 is amended by inserting or interstate movement from areas outside of the continental ,united ,states1 after ,united ,states14 #ajbje4 ,construction projects to support emergency plant health response efforts ,subtitle ,d of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ddc4 ,use of funds ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out this title for the construction and operation of research laboratories1 quarantine stations1 and other buildings and facilities for special purposes4 4 #ajbjf4 ,agriculture quarantine and inspection program reserve fee ,section #beji7;a77#a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7a77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 to maintain a reasonable balance in the ,department of ,agriculture accounts described in paragraph 7#f74 4 #ajbjg4 ,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 before ,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-cbh2 #acf ,stat4 #fjhc7 is repealed4 #ajbjh4 ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy ,section #fad7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfec7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbc4 and inserting #bjbf2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #h1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 4 #ajbji4 ,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 respect 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 has1 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 the applicable pesticide4 7,b7 ,publication ,in issuing any decision resulting from a process described 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 that subparagraph2 and 7ii7 the determination of the ,administrator on whether to use such data or information1 including1 if applicable1 the reasons that the data or information was not used4 7#c7 ,reasonable and prudent actions and measures ,with respect to the implementation of reasonable and prudent actions and measures relating 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 registrant1 subject to the condition that such agreement is published by the ,administrator in the docket for the corresponding action4 4 #ajbaj4 ,multiple crop and pesticide use survey ,section #ajaji of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,stat4 #dijf7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 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 #ajbaa4 ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end following3 #fba4 ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish an ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy to provide for the effective coordination of agricultural policies and activities within the ,department related to biotechnology1 while taking into account the effects of actions of other government agencies4 7b7 ,establishment of ,office2 principal responsibilities ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department an ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy1 which shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 facilitating the coordination of the development of ,department policy on biotechnology1 biomanufacturing1 and related topics2 7#b7 facilitating the coordination of activities and services of the ,department1 including research1 extension1 and education activities1 regarding the development1 regulation1 availability1 and use of biotechnology tools and products under-- 7,a7 the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq472 7,b7 the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja et seq472 7,c7 the eighth paragraph of the matter under the heading ,,bureau ,,of ,,animal ,,industry in the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiac 7commonly known as the ,virus-,serum-,toxin ,act7 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq472 7,d7 the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7,e7 the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq472 7,f7 the ,egg ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ajca et seq472 and 7,g7 other applicable laws2 7#c7 offering consultation to other agencies of the ,department in fulfilling their responsibilities relating to biotechnology under-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf et seq472 7,b7 the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 7,c7 the ,food ,quality ,protection ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-agj2 #aaj ,stat4 #adhi72 and 7,d7 other applicable laws2 and 7#d7 performing such other functions as may be required by law or prescribed by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,interagency coordination ,in support of its responsibilities under subsection 7b71 the ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy shall provide leadership to ensure coordination of interagency activities between cross-,departmental agencies and offices and #a or more of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7#c7 ,any other ,federal or ,state agency4 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy shall consult with biotechnology developers1 academics1 agricultural producers1 and others that may be affected by biotechnology-related activities or actions of the ,department or other ,federal agencies1 as necessary1 in carrying out the responsibilities of the ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy under this section4 7e7 ,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 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 7b7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-ahe2 #aab ,stat4 #ebc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the items relating to sections #dja1 #djb1 #djc1 #dje1 #dji1 #fab1 #fag1 #fca1 and #fcb2 7#b7 by striking the item relating to subtitle ,c of title ,,vi2 7#c7 by inserting after the item relating to section #djd the following3 ,sec4 #dje4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program4 2 7#d7 by inserting after the item relating to section #djh the following3 ,sec4 #daj4 ,grants for youth organizations4,sec4 #daa4 ,agricultural biotechnology research and development for developing countries4,sec4 #dab4 ,specialty crop research initiative4,sec4 #dac4 ,food and agriculture service learning program4 2 7#e7 by inserting after the item relating to section #faf the following3 ,sec4 #fag4 ,forestry products advanced utilization research4 2 and 7#f7 by inserting after the item relating to section #fai the following3 ,sec4 #fbj4 ,senior ,scientific ,research ,center4,sec4 #fba4 ,office of ,biotechnology ,policy4 4 #ajbab4 ,national ,clean ,plant ,network ,section #dbj7;g7 of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggba7;g77 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 #ajbac4 ,proper administration of the definition of specialty crop ,the ,secretary shall ensure that for all programs and services administered by the ,department1 the term specialty crop has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe74 ,,xi ,crop insurance #aajja4 ,definition of specialty crop ,section #ejb7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ac7 and 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 and 7#ae71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,specialty crop ,the term specialty crop has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe74 4 #aajjb4 ,management of ,corporation 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 under subsection 7f77#a77;,a71 who shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,h7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by striking ,four and inserting #d2 and 7,,ii7 by striking including at least one specialty crop producer4 and inserting the following3 including at least-- 7i7 #a specialty crop producer2 and 7ii7 beginning with the ,board of ,directors serving on or after ,may #a1 #bjbg-- 7,i7 #a producer that actively engages in livestock production and crop production of agricultural commodities2 and 7,,ii7 #a underserved producer 7as defined in section #ejh7;a77#g77;,a77 that is a beginning farmer or rancher4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 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#b71 and the members of the ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7f77#a77;,a72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,vacancies 7#a7 ,in general ,a vacancy on the ,board shall not impair the power of the ,board to execute the functions of the ,corporation1 subject to the condition that there are at least #f members of the ,board in office4 7#b7 ,quorum #f members of the ,board in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the ,board4 2 and 7#c7 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 enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this subsection as the ,committee71 to assist the ,corporation in the research1 establishment1 and improvement of policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops2 and 7,b7 appoint the initial members of the ,committee in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,chairperson ,the chairperson of the ,committee shall be an individual with-- 7i7 experience in crop insurance2 and 7ii7 familiarity with the unique nature of the specialty crop industry4 7,b7 ,members ,the ,committee shall consist of not more than #aj members1 to be appointed in accordance with subsection 7a77#c71 including-- 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 fewer than #e producers2 and 7iii7 not fewer 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 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall-- 7i7 review available educational programs and make recommendations on how to enhance the effectiveness of those programs for specialty crop producers2 7ii7 advise the manager of the ,corporation on issues relating to specialty crop insurance policies2 7iii7 provide1 through the ,chairperson of the ,committee1 input to the ,board on decisions relating to specialty crop insurance policies2 7iv7 provide recommendations to the manager of the ,corporation regarding the presentation of policies to the ,board under section #ejh7;a77#f72 and 7v7 advise the manager of the ,corporation on entering into partnerships to carry out subsections 7d7 and 7e77#b77;,b7 of section #ebb4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the duties under this paragraph1 the ,committee shall-- 7i7 meet not less frequently than #b times each year2 and 7ii7 coordinate closely with the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator under section #ejg7;g74 4 7b7 ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator ,section #ejg of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7 is amended by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall establish a management-level position1 to be known as the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator4 7#b7 ,responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator shall have the primary responsibility for-- 7i7 addressing the needs of specialty crop producers2 and 7ii7 providing information and advice1 in connection with the activities of the ,corporation1 to improve and expand the insurance program for specialty crops4 7,b7 ,other duties ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator shall-- 7i7 act as a 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 specialty crop producers with risk management and production issues relating 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 amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee1 after ,corporation4 #aajjc4 ,identification of holders of substantial interests 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejf7m7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,identification of holders of substantial interests 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,manager of the ,corporation may require each policyholder to provide to the ,manager1 at such times and in such manner as the ,manager may prescribe1 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 ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the ,manager of the ,corporation shall allow a policyholder that does not provide to the ,manager any information required pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 at the time prescribed by the ,manager to provide that information to the ,manager 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 a disproportionate benefit under a crop insurance program as a result of failing to provide to the ,manager of the ,corporation information required pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 at the time prescribed by the ,manager2 or 7,,ii7 failed to provide such information to avoid an obligation or requirement under an applicable ,federal or ,state law4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #e percent and inserting #aj percent4 7b7 ,technical corrections ,section #ejf of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 in the first sentence1 by striking section #ejh7;j77#b77;,a71 the ,corporation1 subject to the provisions of section #ejh7;j71 may and inserting section #ejh7;j71 the ,corporation may2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7m7 7as amended by subsection 7a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bje7;c77#b77;,c77iii7 and inserting #bje7;c77#b77;,c77iv72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#a71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order4 #aajjd4 ,restoration of final agency determinations ,section #ejf of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7 is amended by striking subsection 7r7 and inserting the following3 7q7 ,procedures for responding to certain inquiries 7#a7 ,exclusive interpretive authority ,the ,corporation shall have exclusive authority to interpret-- 7,a7 any regulation issued under this subtitle2 7,b7 any plan of insurance authorized by this ,act or reinsured by the ,corporation2 and 7,c7 any policy1 plan of insurance1 contract provision1 or procedure issued or approved pursuant to this ,act4 7#b7 ,request for interpretation ,a participant in the ,federal crop insurance program may request the ,corporation to provide an interpretation under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,final agency determination 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after receiving a request under paragraph 7#b71 the ,corporation shall provide a written interpretation1 which shall be considered a final agency determination4 7,b7 ,publication ,the ,corporation shall make publicly available each interpretation provided under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,general applicability and binding effect 7,a7 ,in general ,any determination made pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 or1 if made before the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 pursuant to any provision of this section then in effect1 shall be generally applicable to and binding on all participants in the ,federal crop insurance program1 including producers1 approved insurance providers1 agents1 loss adjusters1 arbitrators1 and the ,national ,appeals ,division4 7,b7 ,no judicial review ,there shall be no judicial review of any determination of the ,corporation made-- 7i7 pursuant to this subsection2 or 7ii7 before the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf pursuant to any provision of this section then in effect4 4 #aajje4 ,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 subject to the condition that the decline was not directly caused by the producer1 as determined by the ,secretary before the period at the end4 #aajjf4 ,yield determinations ,section #ejh7;g77#d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;g77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 except no such adjustment shall be made in the case of an action taken by the ,corporation under subparagraph 7,e7 before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,further exclusion ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 with respect to #a or more of the crop years used to establish the actual production history of an agricultural commodity of the producer1 the ,corporation shall exclude any recorded or appraised yield for any crop year in which the per planted acre yield of the agricultural commodity of the producer is adversely impacted due to the operation of the project described in row #d in the table under section #gjjb7b7 of the ,water ,resources ,reform and ,development ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aba2 #abh ,stat4 #acff74 4 #aajjg4 ,crop insurance support for beginning and veteran farmers and ranchers 7a7 ,definition of veteran farmer or rancher ,section #ejb7;b7 is amended1 in paragraph 7#ae7 7as redesignated by section #aajja7a771 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #e and inserting #aj2 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#i77 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,a77iii7-- 7,a7 by striking ,this subparagraph and inserting the following3 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 this subparagraph 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 ,exception ,an approved insurance provider that submits a letter of support for a concept proposal or a policy or plan of insurance-- 7aa7 shall not be considered the public for purposes of clause 7ii72 7bb7 shall have access to data and other product development information submitted to the ,board under this subsection2 and 7cc7 shall be subject to the confidentiality requirements that are applicable to the ,board under clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,submitter ,with respect to a person authorized to make a submission under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,board-- 7i7 shall provide that person with an opportunity to present the submission to the ,board in person2 and 7ii7 shall not require an approved insurance provider assisting that person with a policy to be included as a person or entity making the submission under this subsection4 2 7#c7 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 that reinsurance year unless1 not later than #ij days before the sales closing date for that policy1 plan of insurance1 or other material1 the ,board makes available to the approved insurance providers all necessary handbooks1 training materials1 and other resources associated with such policy1 plan of insurance1 or other materials1 as determined by the ,board4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,marketability determination ,prior to the approval of a policy1 plan of insurance1 or other material submitted to the ,board under this subsection 7referred to in this subparagraph as a product71 any approved insurance provider that submits a letter of support for the product shall provide an assessment to the ,board on the marketability of that product4 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 shall not exceed-- and inserting shall--2 7,b7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by inserting not exceed1 before for the2 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,c7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by inserting not exceed1 before for each2 7ii7 by striking and subsequent and inserting through #bjbf2 and 7iii7 by striking the period at the end 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 striking subparagraph 7,f7 and inserting the following3 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 with the #bjbg calendar year and 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 the subparagraph designation and all that follows through review and inserting 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 7,c7 ,procedures ,based on each review conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 2 and 7#c7 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 findings from that review2 7ii7 changes to the quality loss adjustment procedures2 7iii7 the stakeholder engagement for that review 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 ,limitation on farm program participation 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejh;,b7f7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;b7f77 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking beginning with the #bjai crop year and inserting 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 that farm shall not be eligible to receive payments for seed cotton for that crop year under-- 7#a7 price loss coverage under section #aaaf2 or 7#b7 agriculture risk coverage under section #aaag4 4 7c7 ,technical correction ,section #ejh7;c77#d77;,c77iv7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;c77#d77;,c77iv77 is amended1 in the clause heading1 by striking crops and4 #aajab4 ,pilot program to review effectiveness of coverage penalty ,the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act is amended by inserting after section #ejh;,d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;d7 the following3 #ejh;,e4 ,pilot program to review effectiveness of coverage penalty 7a7 ,in general ,the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,corporation shall establish a pilot program 7referred to in this section as the pilot program71 to be in effect beginning with the #bjbg crop year1 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 a successor regulation774 7b7 ,location ,the pilot program shall be conducted in not less than #d counties located within or adjacent to the ,north ,plains ,groundwater ,conservation ,district or the ,panhandle ,groundwater ,conservation ,district in the ,state of ,texas4 7c7 ,duration ,the pilot program shall operate for a period of not less than #d crop years4 7d7 ,evaluation ,in carrying out the pilot program1 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 7e7 ,partnerships ,of the amounts made available under 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 area described in subsection 7b7 to conduct the research and evaluation required under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7d74 7f7 ,report ,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 ,agriculture1 ,forestry1 and ,nutrition of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of the results of the pilot program2 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 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 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,notice and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,required timing 7,a7 ,initial finding ,notice 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,response ,during the #ij-;day period beginning on the date on which the ,corporation notifies an approved insurance provider of an initial finding under paragraph 7#a71 the approved insurance provider may appeal that initial finding in writing4 7,c7 ,final finding ,not later than #ij days after the date on which an approved insurance provider submits an appeal under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,corporation shall issue a final finding in writing to the approved insurance provider4 7,d7 ,request for final administrative determination ,not later than #ij days after the date of a final finding of the ,corporation under subparagraph 7,c71 an approved insurance provider may request1 in writing1 a final administrative determination if the approved insurance provider has reason to believe that the 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 ,not later than #ij days after the receipt of a request for a final administrative determination under subparagraph 7,d71 the ,corporation shall provide a 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 ,not later than #ij days after receipt of a final administrative determination under subparagraph 7,e71 an approved insurance provider may appeal that determination to the ,civilian ,board of ,contract ,appeals4 2 and 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 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 ,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 #a year 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 greenhouses and nurseries1 and aquaculture7 to ensure that those 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 ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that contains a summary of the review conducted under subclause 7,i7 and a description of any expected changes to the policy for the following reinsurance year4 4 #aajae4 ,research and development ,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 ,organic producers 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 impediments faced by organic producers in participating in ,federal crop insurance4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#ba7 ,wine grapes 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 wine grapes 7including wine grapes produced in the ,states of ,california1 ,oregon1 and ,washington7 against losses due to wildfire smoke exposure4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 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 mushrooms4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available1 a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#bc7 ,frost1 freeze1 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 tomatoes1 table grapes1 wine grapes1 juice grapes1 peppers1 sugarcane1 strawberries1 melons1 citrus1 peaches1 blueberries1 apples1 cherries1 and any other crop7 against losses due to a frost1 freeze1 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 the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#bd7 ,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 crops that-- 7i7 require a period of cold temperature 7vernalization7 before the plants will produce flowers and seeds2 and 7ii7 are planted and harvested on land that would otherwise be idle in a rotation pattern4 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 the inclusion of covered oilseed crops under double cropping and rotational cropping policies4 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 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 place emphasis on qualified persons and institutions that-- 7i7 have previous research experience with covered oilseed crops2 and 7ii7 have access to a facility with the capacity to do the applicable research4 7,e7 ,report ,not later than #ac months after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and make publicly available1 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 7#be7 ,study on supplemental coverage option 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out a study1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out a study1 to determine the feasibility of modifying the supplemental coverage option described in section #ejh7;c77#d77;,c7 to provide coverage for counties larger than #a1djj square miles-- 7i7 at a level smaller than county-wide2 and 7ii7 at a level greater than individual coverage4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 results of the study carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#bf7 ,blueberries 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-- 7i7 improvements to existing policies 7including the ,actual ,production ,history policy7 to insure blueberries1 including taking into consideration multiple crop types and values2 and 7ii7 a policy to insure blueberries against revenue loss4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#bg7 ,pecan revenue enhancements 7,a7 ,research and development 7i7 ,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 explore options to mitigate the impacts of hurricanes1 freezes1 droughts1 and other natural disasters 7as determined by the ,secretary7 on the revenue guarantee under the ,pecan ,revenue policy by offering #a or more of the following3 7,i7 ,options to exclude certain crop years from revenue history1 in a manner similar to section #ejh7;g77#d77;,c74 7,,ii7 ,streamlined process and procedures to allow approved insurance providers to increase revenue guarantees on restoration of pecan production after a natural disaster4 7,,iii7 ,other policy and procedural changes that-- 7aa7 mitigate the impact of low-revenue years2 and 7bb7 retain actuarial soundness4 7ii7 ,policy changes ,notwithstanding section #ejh7;g77#d77;,c71 the ,corporation shall make a policy change described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,iii7 of clause 7i7 available if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#bh7 ,standalone policy for hurricanes and tropical storms 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall conduct a study1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to conduct a study1 to determine the feasibility of making available insurance against tropical storms and hurricanes1 regardless of whether there exists an applicable underlying crop insurance policy4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#bi7 ,harvest incentives 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 relating to harvest incentives for policies that provide coverage against losses of revenue4 7,b7 ,availability of policy ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b7 of section #ejh7;a71 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any policy made available under this paragraph4 7#cj7 ,separate enterprise units for fallow cropping systems 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out a study1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out a study1 to determine the feasibility of allowing separate enterprise units for fallow and continuous acreage of crops in counties4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 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 results of the study carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 4 #aajaf4 ,risk management study for lamb 7a7 ,definition of livestock protection and risk management program ,in this section1 the term livestock protection and risk management program 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 7b7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study on modifications to existing livestock protection and risk management programs that may enhance risk management protection to domestic lamb producers4 7c7 ,content ,in conducting the study under this section1 the ,secretary shall take into account 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 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year 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 on the findings of the study conducted under this section4 #aajag4 ,report on standard reinsurance agreement 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,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 on modifications to the ,standard ,reinsurance ,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 report 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 relating 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 #a additional reinsurance fund for ,states that have experienced consistently high loss ratios2 and 7ii7 at least #a 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 those 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 return1 taking into account workload and the critical service across programs that the agents provide4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing the report 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 ,,xii ,miscellaneous ,a ,livestock #abaja4 ,animal importation inspections ,section #ajdjd7;b7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting under paragraph 7#a7 after regulations2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,conduct of inspections 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may promulgate regulations under paragraph 7#a7 that-- 7i7 permit qualified veterinarians employed by or contracted with the ,department of ,agriculture to conduct inspections for the purpose of carrying out this section2 and 7ii7 give priority to the conduct of inspections by those qualified veterinarians in regions that do not have veterinary medical officers of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service available4 7,b7 ,qualified veterinarian ,a qualified veterinarian under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have appropriate training and credentials1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #abajb4 ,animal disease prevention and management ,section #ajdji;,a of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by striking including training and inserting the following3 including-- 7i7 training 2 7ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 improving animal disease traceability4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by inserting 1 including activities approved by the ,secretary as of the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #de1jjj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,national ,animal ,health ,laboratory ,network under subsection 7a7 and after carry out2 7ii7 by striking #aj and inserting #ae2 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#g77;,b7 of such subsection and inserting subsection 7b77#g77;,b72 and 7iv7 by striking the ,program and inserting the ,national ,animal ,health ,laboratory ,network or the ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness and ,response ,program2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #abajc4 ,engagement with export markets ,section #ajdaa of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcaj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,engagement with export markets 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may preemptively negotiate1 to the extent practicable1 regionalization1 compartmentalization1 and other trade agreements regarding outbreaks of known animal disease threats with the governments of countries with export markets for any animal1 article1 or associated means of conveyance from the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection 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 outbreaks of known animal disease threats1 as described in paragraph 7#a74 4 #abajd4 ,report on support for livestock and poultry producers during a foreign animal disease outbreak 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days 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 on the readiness of the ,department 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 ability of the ,department to protect producers and growers from significant economic losses as a result of an outbreak of a foreign animal disease-- 7#a7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 existing ,federal programs to assist producers impacted by foreign animal disease outbreaks1 including catastrophic risk management tools1 producer indemnity1 direct payments1 biosecurity assistance1 and herd buyouts2 and 7,b7 the capacity of the ,department to use those programs to provide benefits to producers and growers that1 as a result of an outbreak of a foreign animal disease-- 7i7 have to sell livestock and poultry at a reduced price2 7ii7 have to quarantine1 treat1 destroy1 or dispose of animals2 7iii7 have to implement additional biosecurity measures2 or 7iv7 experience other significant economic losses as a result of catastrophic market conditions2 7#b7 a determination of gaps that exist in the ability of the ,department to provide economic support for growers suffering 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 required under subsection 7a71 the relevant ,department officials described in paragraph 7#b7 shall provide information to the ,secretary necessary for conducting the assessment described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,relevant ,department officials described ,the relevant ,department officials referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,farm ,production and ,conservation4 7,b7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,food1 ,nutrition 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 #abaje4 ,additional training facilities ,the ,beagle ,brigade ,act of #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-aia2 #ach ,stat4 #bfeh7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #d4 ,additional training facilities 7a7 ,in general ,in addition to the ,center1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 establish additional dog training facilities1 which shall have the same duties as the duties of the ,center described in section #b7;b72 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 ,in determining the need for establishing #a or more additional training facilities under subsection 7a77#a71 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 #e4 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available until expended4 4 #abajf4 ,allowed interest of livestock auction owners in meatpacking businesses 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 ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 to exempt the packers described in subsection 7b7 from the prohibition described in that section4 7b7 ,packers described ,a packer referred to in subsection 7a7 is a packer that-- 7#a7 with respect to cattle or sheep1 has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than-- 7,a7 #b1jjj animals per day2 or 7,b7 #gjj1jjj animals per year2 and 7#b7 with respect to hogs1 has a cumulative slaughter capacity of less than-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj animals per day2 or 7,b7 #c1jjj1jjj animals per year4 7c7 ,required disclosure ,in the case of a market agency that has an ownership interest in1 finances1 or participates in the management or operation of a packer to which the market agency sells consigned livestock1 the market agency shall disclose on the account of sale the name of the packer and the nature of the relationship between the market agency and the packer4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall limit 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 seq471 relating to the protection of producers1 competition1 market integrity1 or the prevention of conflicts of interest4 #abajg4 ,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 ,definitions of small establishment and very small establishment ,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 7b7 ,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 studies1 updated as necessary by the ,secretary1 for use by small establishments and very small establishments in developing a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan1 which list the ,secretary shall update as necessary2 7#b7 guidelines relating to best practices and techniques by small establishments and very small establishments in the production of fresh 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 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,nonbinding guidance ,any guidance1 model plans1 or scientific resources made publicly available by the ,secretary under this section shall be clearly identified as nonbinding examples that are not endorsed1 approved1 or considered universally applicable by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section limits the ability of the ,secretary to issue additional guidance1 model plans1 or scientific resources before or after the deadlines required under this section1 as determined necessary by the ,secretary4 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 ,definitions of small establishment and very small establishment ,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 7b7 ,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 studies1 updated as necessary by the ,secretary1 for use by small establishments and very small establishments in developing a ,hazard ,analysis and ,critical ,control ,points plan1 which list the ,secretary shall update as necessary2 7#b7 guidelines relating to best practices and techniques used by small establishments and very small establishments in the production of fresh 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 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,nonbinding guidance ,any guidance1 model plans1 or scientific resources made publicly available by the ,secretary under this section shall be clearly identified as nonbinding examples that are not endorsed1 approved1 or considered universally applicable by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section limits the ability of the ,secretary to issue additional guidance1 model plans1 or scientific resources before or after the deadlines required under this section1 as determined necessary by the ,secretary4 4 #abajh4 ,national ,poultry ,improvement ,plan ,the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act is amended by inserting after section #ajdji;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7 the following3 #ajdji;,b4 ,national ,poultry ,improvement ,plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall maintain and administer the ,national ,poultry ,improvement ,plan in accordance with parts #ade1 #adf1 and #adg of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this section74 7b7 ,general conference committee ,the ,secretary shall maintain a general conference committee in accordance with part #adg of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this section7 and chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to provide recommendations to the ,secretary on the administration of the ,national ,poultry ,improvement ,plan under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,successor regulations ,the ,secretary may promulgate successor regulations to the regulations described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available until expended4 7e7 ,general limitation ,the expenses of the general conference committee under subsection 7b7 shall not be counted toward any general limitation on the expenses of advisory committees1 panels1 commissions1 and task forces of the ,department of ,agriculture contained in any ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,agriculture1 whether enacted before1 on1 or after ,june #bc1 #aiih1 unless the appropriation ,act specifically-- 7#a7 refers to this subsection2 and 7#b7 includes the general conference committee under subsection 7b7 within the general limitation4 4 #abaji4 ,u4,s4 ,swine ,health ,improvement ,plan ,the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act is amended by inserting after section #ajdji;,b 7as added by section #abajh7 the following3 #ajdji;,c4 ,u4,s4 ,swine ,health ,improvement ,plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a voluntary certification program for swine diseases1 to be known as the ,u4,s4 ,swine ,health ,improvement ,plan1 to improve biosecurity1 traceability1 disease surveillance1 and foreign animal disease preparedness of the swine industry4 7b7 ,advisory committee ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a ,federal advisory committee in accordance with chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to provide recommendations to the ,secretary in the administration of the ,u4,s4 ,swine ,health ,improvement ,plan established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish the ,u4,s4 ,swine ,health ,improvement ,plan under subsection 7a7 and the ,federal advisory committee under subsection 7b7 by finalizing the proposed rule entitled ,,us ,swine ,health ,improvement ,plan 7#hi ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajgjde 7,december #ca1 #bjbd771 taking into consideration the comments received4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #d1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 to remain available until expended4 7e7 ,general limitation ,the expenses of the ,federal advisory committee under subsection 7b7 shall not be counted toward any general limitation on the expenses of advisory committees1 panels1 commissions1 and task forces of the ,department of ,agriculture contained in any ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,agriculture1 whether enacted before1 on1 or after ,june #bc1 #aiih1 unless the appropriation ,act specifically-- 7#a7 refers to this subsection2 and 7#b7 includes the ,federal advisory committee under subsection 7b7 within the general limitation4 4 #abaaj4 ,interstate internet sales of certain ,state-inspected meat and poultry 7a7 ,meat 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting or for distribution pursuant to the second sentence of subsection 7c77#b7 before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 any retail store1 restaurant1 or similar retail-type establishment may sell over the internet and ship by carrier in commerce 7other than for export to a foreign country7 any ,state-inspected meat or meat food product1 provided that the ,state-inspected meat or meat food product is shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities44 7#b7 ,technical amendments ,section #cja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking he each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary2 7,b7 by striking him each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking subparagraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by striking paragraph 7c7 and inserting subsection2 and 7,,ii7 in the third sentence 7as so redesignated71 by striking subparagraph and inserting paragraph2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking paragraph 7c7 each place it appears and inserting subsection2 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,iii7 by striking this paragraph each place it appears and inserting this subsection2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking paragraph 7c7 and inserting subsection4 7b7 ,poultry 7#a7 ,in general ,section #e of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ded7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting or for distribution pursuant to the second sentence of subsection 7c77#b7 before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 any retail store1 restaurant1 or similar retail-type establishment may sell over the internet and ship by carrier in commerce 7other than for export to a foreign country7 any ,state-inspected poultry product1 provided that the ,state-inspected poultry product is shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities44 7#b7 ,technical amendments ,section #e of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ded7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking he each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary2 7,b7 by striking him each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary2 7,c7 in subsection 7a77#c71 in the third sentence1 by striking subparagraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by striking subparagraph 7#b7 of this paragraph 7c7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,ii7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking subparagraph 7a77#d7 of this section and inserting subsection 7a77#d72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by striking paragraph 7c7 and inserting subsection2 and 7,,ii7 in the third sentence 7as so redesignated71 by striking subparagraph and inserting paragraph2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking subparagraph 7#a7 of this paragraph 7c7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7,,ii7 by striking paragraph 7c7 each place it appears and inserting subsection2 and 7,,iii7 by striking this paragraph each place it appears and inserting this subsection2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking paragraph 7c7 and inserting subsection4 #abaaa4 ,outreach on ,cooperative ,interstate ,shipment 7a7 ,meat ,section #eja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7 is amended by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting 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 meat inspection program pursuant to section #cja2 but 7#b7 do not have a selected establishment4 7k7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj of each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the outreach activities carried out under subsection 7j7 and the results of that outreach4 4 7b7 ,poultry ,section #ca of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb7 is amended by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,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 pursuant to section #e2 but 7#b7 do not have a selected establishment4 7j7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall include in the report required under subsection 7k7 of section #eja of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7 a description of the outreach activities carried out under subsection 7i7 and the results of that outreach4 4 #abaab4 ,livestock and meat marketing study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 shall offer to enter into a contract with an independent1 nonpartisan research institute1 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 #cajc771 or a non-land-grant college of agriculture 7as defined in that section7 with expertise in economic analyses of the livestock and meat industry to carry out a study that-- 7#a7 is similar in scope to the study funded under the heading salaries and expenses under the heading ,grain ,inspection1 ,packers and ,stockyards ,administration under the heading ,agricultural programs under title ,i of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,resolution1 #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-g2 #aag ,stat4 #bb72 and 7#b7 analyzes production trends and marketing practices used in the livestock and meat industries1 including the extent to which different marketing practices are used and the possible effects of the use of those marketing practices on industry participants1 including consumers4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b 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 ,representatives1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department1 a report containing the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #abaac4 ,country of origin labeling for beef 7a7 ,definitions ,section #bha of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch7 is amended-- 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#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,beef ,the term beef means meat produced from cattle 7including veal74 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 1 beef1 after lamb2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting 1 ground beef1 after lamb4 7b7 ,notice of country of origin ,section #bhb7;a77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch;a7a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting beef1 after for2 7#b7 in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 by inserting beef1 before lamb each place it appears2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 in the subparagraph heading1 by inserting beef1 after ,ground2 and 7,b7 by inserting ground beef1 before ground lamb each place it appears4 7c7 ,means of reinstating ,,mcool for beef 7#a7 ,determination of means ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall determine a means of reinstating mandatory country of origin labeling for beef in accordance with the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 that is in compliance with all applicable rules of the ,world ,trade ,organization4 7#b7 ,implementation of means ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative and the ,secretary shall implement the means determined under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 take effect on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes a determination in the ,federal ,register that the means determined under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7c7 have been implemented under paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection2 and 7#b7 the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,national security #abbja4 ,definitions2 organizational updates 7a7 ,definitions ,section #i of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through located in one in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 #i4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,agricultural land ,the term agricultural land means any land located in #a 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,b7 by striking 7#b7 the term foreign government means any government other than the ,federal ,government and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,foreign government ,the term foreign government means any government other than the ,united ,states ,government 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands and inserting a party to a ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq47 before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7#c7 the term and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,foreign person ,the term 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,b7 by striking 7#d7 the term and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,person ,the term 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period2 and 7,b7 by striking 7#e7 the term and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term 2 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,trust ,territory of the ,pacific ,islands and inserting any party to a ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 by striking 7#f7 the term and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,state ,the term 4 7b7 ,organizational updates 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating sections #b1 #c1 and #d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja1 #cejb1 #cejc7 as sections #c1 #d1 and #e1 respectively2 and 7,b7 by redesignating section #i 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh7 as section #b and moving the section so as to appear after section #a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #ie-dfj74 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh is amended-- 7i7 in section #e 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77;,a77-- 7,i7 by striking section #b and inserting section #c2 and 7,,ii7 by striking person who and inserting person that2 and 7ii7 in section #f 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceje7-- 7,i7 by striking beginning after the effective date of section #b2 and 7,,ii7 by striking section #b during such and inserting section #c during that4 7,b7 ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act ,section #h;c7#e77,k77i7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#e77,k77i77 is amended1 in the undesignated matter following subclause 7,,ii71 by striking such term under section #i7c7 of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh7c77 and inserting the term in section #b of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh4 7#c7 ,repeal ,section #aj of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #ie-dfj7 is repealed4 #abbjb4 ,reporting requirements ,section #c of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7as redesignated by section #abbja7;b77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking acquired or transferred and inserting acquired1 transferred1 or leased2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting or lease after purchase2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting the clauses appropriately2 and 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,i71 respectively1 and indenting the subparagraphs appropriately2 7#b7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,such report in the second sentence of subsection 7a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 #c4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,acquisitions or transfers of certain agricultural land interests by foreign persons 7#a7 ,in general ,a foreign person that acquires or transfers any interest in agricultural land1 or that enters into a leasing agreement the period of which is longer than #e years with respect to agricultural land1 shall submit to the ,secretary a report describing the acquisition1 transfer1 or lease1 as applicable1 not later than #ij days after the date of the acquisition1 transfer1 or lease4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking the third sentence2 7,b7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7b7 of this section and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f71 7,h71 and 7,i7 of subsection 7a77#b72 and 7ii7 by striking ,such report and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 2 and 7,c7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through who subsequently in the first sentence and inserting the following3 7b7 ,change in foreign person status of interest holders 7#a7 ,in general ,a person that holds or acquires any interest in agricultural land at a time when the person is not a foreign person1 and that subsequently 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking the third sentence2 7,b7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7b7 of this section and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f71 7,h71 and 7,i7 of subsection 7a77#b72 and 7ii7 by striking ,such report and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,requirements ,a report under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 2 7,c7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through security interest1 in the first sentence and inserting the following3 7c7 ,conversion of land 7#a7 ,conversion of land to agricultural use ,a foreign person that holds or acquires any interest 2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7 the following3 7#b7 ,conversion of land out of agricultural use ,a foreign person that holds or acquires any interest in agricultural land that subsequently ceases to be agricultural land shall submit a report to the ,secretary not later than #ij days after the date on which that land ceases to be agricultural land4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking each person who and inserting each person that2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking who is required by subsection 7a71 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of this section and inserting that is required under subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c72 and 7ii7 by striking 7e7 ,with respect and inserting the following3 7d7 ,additional reports by foreign persons other than individuals or governments ,with respect 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking any person who and inserting each person that2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking principle place and inserting principal place2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,d7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7e7 of the section and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7ii7 by striking 7f7 ,with respect and inserting the following3 7e7 ,persons holding certain interests ,with respect 4 #abbjc4 ,civil penalties ,section #d of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7as redesignated by section #abbja7;b77#a77;,a77 is amended to read as follows3 #d4 ,civil penalties 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assess against a person a civil penalty if the ,secretary determines that the person has committed a violation of this ,act by-- 7,a7 failing to submit a report required under section #c in accordance with that section2 7,b7 knowingly submitting a report under section #c that-- 7i7 does not contain all information required to appear in the report2 or 7ii7 contains information that is misleading or false2 or 7,c7 failing to update any report submitted under section #c that presents information that is no longer accurate4 7#b7 ,amount ,the amount of a civil penalty assessed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be such amount as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to achieve the purposes of this ,act1 subject to the conditions that-- 7,a7 the amount determined for a violation described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #be percent of the fair market value1 on the date of the assessment1 of the interest in agricultural land with respect to which the applicable violation occurred2 and 7,b7 the amount determined for a violation described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be not less than #e percent1 but not more than #be percent1 of the fair market value1 on the date of the assessment1 of the interest in agricultural land with respect to which the applicable violation occurred4 7b7 ,collection ,a civil penalty assessed under subsection 7a7 shall be recoverable in a civil action brought by the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states in a ,united ,states district court of competent jurisdiction4 7c7 ,availability ,a civil penalty collected under this section shall be available to the ,secretary1 and remain available until expended1 for the purpose of enforcing this ,act4 7d7 ,liens 7#a7 ,in general ,on assessing a civil penalty under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may place a lien on the agricultural land with respect to which the violation that is the subject of the penalty occurred4 7#b7 ,release ,a lien placed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be released only on payment of the applicable civil penalty4 7e7 ,public disclosure of enforcement actions ,the ,secretary shall include in the report required under section #i7;a71 and make publicly available1 the following information3 7#a7 ,the name of each person that paid to the ,secretary a civil penalty assessed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the amount of each civil penalty assessed under subsection 7a71 including1 if applicable1 any such penalty assessed after completion of an appeal of the penalty4 7#c7 ,the reason for each civil penalty assessed under subsection 7a71 including whether the penalty was for a violation described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 of that subsection4 4 #abbjd4 ,investigative actions ,section #e of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7as redesignated and amended by section #abbja7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through compliance and inserting the following3 #e4 ,investigative actions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take such actions as the ,secretary considers necessary to promote and monitor compliance 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,audit ,the ,secretary shall conduct an annual compliance audit of not less than #aj percent of the reports submitted under section #c for the year covered by the audit to ensure the completeness and accuracy of those reports4 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall provide annual training to ,state- and county-level personnel relating to identifying agricultural land for which-- 7#a7 a report is required to be submitted under section #c2 but 7#b7 no report has been submitted by the applicable foreign person4 7d7 ,outreach ,using existing resources and efforts1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall carry out a nationwide outreach program for landlords1 owners1 operators1 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 ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf77 of agricultural land1 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 #abbje4 ,public inspection ,section #g of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7 is amended to read as follows3 #g4 ,public disclosure of reporting data 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a streamlined process for electronic submission and retention of reports submitted under section #c2 and 7#b7 publish in the internet database established under section #gdb of division ,b of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #aah-db71 human-readable and machine-readable data sets that-- 7,a7 contain a description of-- 7i7 the purchase or lease price paid1 or any other consideration given1 for each interest in agricultural land for which a report is submitted under section #c2 7ii7 updated estimated values of each interest in agricultural land described in subparagraph 7,a71 as that information is made available to the ,secretary1 based on the most recently assessed value of the agricultural land or another comparable method determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 with respect to any agricultural land for which a report is submitted under section #c1 updated descriptions of each foreign person that holds an interest in the agricultural land1 as that information is made available to the ,secretary1 categorized as a majority owner or a minority owner of the agricultural land2 and 7iv7 any other relevant information1 as determined by the ,secretary1 relating to reporting requirements under this ,act1 based on each report submitted to the ,secretary under section #c2 and 7,b7 as soon as practicable after #cj days after the date of receipt of a report under section #c1 be updated with the data from that report4 7b7 ,protection of information ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure the protection of personally identifiable information contained in reports submitted under section #c4 4 #abbjf4 ,secretarial reports ,the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7as amended by section #abbja7;b77#a77 is amended by inserting after section #h 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejg7 the following3 #i4 ,secretarial reports 7a7 ,report on data collected 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 a report describing1 with respect to the year covered by the report-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 the number of acres of agricultural land owned1 leased1 or managed by foreign persons1 organized by ,state2 and 7ii7 for each ,state1 the percentage of land owned or managed by foreign persons compared to the total acreage of the ,state2 7,b7 the activities carried out by the ,secretary pursuant to this ,act2 7,c7 the intended and unintended misrepresentation of foreign landownership in any annual reports prepared by the ,secretary describing foreign holdings of agricultural land due to inaccurate reporting of foreign holdings of agricultural land2 and 7,d7 any specific activities carried out by the ,secretary to monitor erroneous reporting required under this ,act that would result in-- 7i7 a violation of this ,act2 or 7ii7 the assessment of a civil penalty under section #d1 including the information described in subsection 7e7 of that section4 7#b7 ,protection of information ,the ,secretary shall ensure the protection of personally identifiable information contained in the report pursuant to subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,interagency report on foreign influence in agriculture ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 jointly with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the head of any other appropriate ,federal agency1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct an analysis of foreign influence in the ,united ,states agricultural sector2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report1 which may be included with the report submitted under subsection 7a71 that includes a summary1 with respect to the year covered by the report1 of-- 7,a7 foreign investments in the ,united ,states agricultural sector2 7,b7 trends relating to the purchase of agricultural land in the ,united ,states by foreign-owned shell corporations2 7,c7 the risks and benefits1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that are associated with foreign ownership or leasing of agricultural land in rural areas 7as defined in section #ebj of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adij772 7,d7 the risks to the agricultural sector of the ,united ,states posed by foreign purchases of ,united ,states businesses engaged in agriculture2 7,e7 the potential for foreign investment to undermine ,united ,states agricultural production and agricultural supply chains2 7,f7 the greatest international threats of increased foreign control of1 and investment in1 the ,united ,states agricultural sector2 and 7,g7 agriculture-related espionage and theft techniques used by foreign governments1 including any attempts to target ,united ,states agricultural intellectual property1 innovation1 research and development1 cost or pricing data1 or internal strategy documents4 7c7 ,report on implementation and interagency collaboration ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall1 in coordination with any other ,federal agency as determined by the ,secretary1 submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 the progress of the ,secretary in implementing the amendments made to this ,act by the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf2 7#b7 the feasibility of establishing a mechanism for quantifying the threats posed by foreign persons to ,united ,states food security1 biosecurity1 food safety1 environmental protection1 and national defense2 and 7#c7 the feasibility of establishing a rigorous discovery and review process to review transactions that may be transactions described in section #gba7;a77#d77;,b7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7;a77#d77;,b77 for referral to the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states4 4 #abbjg4 ,office of ,homeland ,security1 ,department of ,agriculture ,section #bba of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through section1 the and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agriculture and food defense ,the 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector ,the term food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector means any physical infrastructure1 energy production1 or land associated with the production1 including the storage1 manufacturing1 and processing1 of crops1 livestock1 poultry1 or forestry1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc772 and 7ii7 by striking #abd;h7j77 and inserting #abd;h7j7772 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#ab71 7#ac71 and 7#af71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 be responsible for leveraging the capabilities of the intelligence community and research conducted by the ,national ,laboratories relating to intelligence to ensure that the ,secretary is fully informed of threats by foreign actors to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 7#g7 advise the ,secretary on foreign efforts-- 7,a7 to steal knowledge and technology from the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 and 7,b7 to develop or implement biological warfare attacks1 cyber or clandestine operations1 or other means of sabotaging and disrupting the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 7#h7 prepare1 conduct1 and facilitate intelligence briefings for the ,secretary and appropriate officials of the ,department2 7#i7 serve as the ,federal ,senior ,intelligence ,coordinator of the ,department1 and as the liaison between the ,secretary and the intelligence community1 with the authority to request intelligence collection and analysis on matters relating to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 7#aj7 collaborate with the intelligence community to downgrade intelligence assessments for broader dissemination within the ,department2 7#aa7 facilitate the sharing with the intelligence community of information acquired by the ,department regarding foreign activities relating to agriculture2 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ad7 coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency to monitor compliance with the reporting requirements of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq472 7#ae7 refer to the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states any transactions that raise potential national security concerns2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc772 and 7,b7 by striking #abd;h7j77 that have and inserting #abd;h7j777 that have2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,detailees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may detail employees of the ,department to1 and accept employees detailed from1 the intelligence community and other relevant departments and agencies1 as necessary1 to assist in carrying out the duties of the ,office of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,office of ,homeland ,security 7,a7 ,from ,department ,the ,secretary may detail employees from across the ,department to the ,office of ,homeland ,security4 7,b7 ,reimbursement ,the ,office of ,homeland ,security may accept an employee detailed under paragraph 7#a7 or subparagraph 7,a7 without reimbursement4 4 #abbjh4 ,assessment of cybersecurity threats and security vulnerabilities in the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector ,the term agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector means-- 7,a7 any activity relating to the production1 processing1 distribution1 storage1 transportation1 consumption1 or disposal of agricultural or food products2 and 7,b7 any entity involved in an activity described in subparagraph 7,a71 including a farmer1 rancher1 processor1 manufacturer1 distributor1 retailer1 consumer1 and regulator4 7#b7 ,cybersecurity threat2 defensive measure2 incident2 security vulnerability ,the terms cybersecurity threat1 defensive measure1 incident1 and security vulnerability have the meanings given those terms in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fej74 7#c7 ,sector-specific ,,isac ,the term sector-specific ,,isac means the ,food and ,agriculture-,information ,sharing and ,analysis ,center4 7b7 ,risk assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and on a biennial basis thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 shall conduct a risk assessment on the cybersecurity threats to1 and security vulnerabilities in1 the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector1 including-- 7,a7 the nature and extent of cyberattacks and incidents that affect the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector2 7,b7 the potential impacts of a cyberattack or incident on the safety1 security1 and availability of food products1 as well as on the economy1 public health1 and national security of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 the current capability and readiness of the ,federal ,government1 ,state and local governments1 and private sector entities to prevent1 detect1 mitigate1 respond to1 and recover from cyberattacks and incidents described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 the existing policies1 standards1 guidelines1 best practices1 and initiatives applicable to the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector to enhance defensive measures in that sector2 7,e7 the gaps1 challenges1 barriers1 or opportunities for improving defensive measures in the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector2 and 7,f7 any recommendations for ,federal legislative or administrative actions to address the cybersecurity threats to1 and security vulnerabilities in1 the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector1 including intrusive1 duplicative1 or conflicting regulatory requirements that may divert attention and resources from operational risk management to a compliance regime that impedes security efforts4 7#b7 ,private sector participation ,in conducting a risk assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with appropriate entities in the private sector1 including-- 7,a7 the sector-specific ,,isac2 and 7,b7 the appropriate sector coordinating council4 7#c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit a report on each risk assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 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 ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,food security and cyber resilience simulation exercise 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and on a biennial basis thereafter over a #f-year period1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct a cross-sector crisis simulation exercise relating to a food-related emergency or disruption 7referred to in this subsection as an exercise74 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of each exercise are-- 7,a7 to assess the preparedness and response capabilities of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 and territorial governments and private sector entities in the event of a food-related emergency or disruption2 7,b7 to identify and address gaps and vulnerabilities in the food supply chain and critical infrastructure2 7,c7 to enhance coordination and information sharing among stakeholders involved in food production1 processing1 distribution1 and consumption2 7,d7 to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing policies1 programs1 and resources relating to food security and resilience2 7,e7 to develop and disseminate best practices and recommendations for improving food security and resilience2 and 7,f7 to identify key stakeholders and categories that were missing from the exercise to ensure the inclusion of those stakeholders and categories in future exercises4 7#c7 ,design ,each exercise shall-- 7,a7 involve a realistic and plausible scenario that simulates a food-related emergency or disruption affecting multiple sectors and jurisdictions2 7,b7 incorporate input from experts and stakeholders from various disciplines and sectors1 including agriculture1 public health1 nutrition1 emergency management1 transportation1 energy1 water1 communications1 related equipment suppliers and manufacturers1 and cybersecurity1 including related academia and private sector information security researchers and practitioners1 including the sector-specific ,,isac2 7,c7 use a variety of methods and tools1 such as tabletop exercises1 workshops1 seminars1 games1 drills1 or full-scale exercises2 and 7,d7 include participants from ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 and territorial governments and private sector entities1 including the sector-specific ,,isac and appropriate sector coordinating councils1 that have roles and responsibilities relating to food security and resilience4 7#d7 ,private sector participation ,in conducting an exercise1 the ,secretary shall consult with appropriate entities in the private sector1 including-- 7,a7 the sector-specific ,,isac2 and 7,b7 the appropriate sector coordinating councils4 7#e7 ,feedback2 report ,after each exercise1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of the ,federal agencies described in paragraph 7#a71 shall-- 7,a7 provide feedback to1 and an evaluation of1 the participants in that exercise on their performance and outcomes2 and 7,b7 produce1 and submit to ,congress1 a report that summarizes1 with respect to that exercise1 the findings of that exercise1 lessons learned from that exercise1 and recommendations to enhance the cybersecurity and resilience of the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 ,c ,fertilizer #abcja4 ,crop input reporting 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall coordinate across the ,department the development of reports on1 including assessments of1 the domestic and international crop input market4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 designate a liaison between the ,department1 other ,federal agencies1 and ,congress with respect to the crop input market2 7#b7 make available to the public on the website of the ,department routine reports on1 with respect to the crop input market-- 7,a7 supply and demand conditions2 7,b7 pricing indicators2 7,c7 trade flows2 and 7,d7 any other market trends2 7#c7 assess any volatility1 disruption1 or supply chain risk in the crop input market2 7#d7 with respect to such volatility1 disruption1 or risk1 assess any implication for producers and food security in the ,united ,states2 7#e7 improve the collection1 quality1 transparency1 and accessibility of data on the crop input market1 including through coordination with other ,federal agencies2 7#f7 coordinate research on improving transparency1 resilience1 and competitiveness with respect to the supply chain for crop inputs2 7#g7 support research evaluating any connection between-- 7,a7 the availability1 affordability1 and efficiency of crop inputs2 and 7,b7 agricultural productivity1 food security1 and conservation outcomes2 and 7#h7 submit to ,congress and provide publicly1 at such time and in such manner as is determined by the ,secretary1 reports containing the information described in this subsection1 including recommendations relating to the results of the research described in paragraph 7#f74 #abcjb4 ,fertilizer research 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,economic ,research ,service1 shall publish on the website of the ,department a report on the ,united ,states fertilizer industry1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the impacts on the fertilizer industry that influence the prices that agricultural producers receive for their agricultural products at the location of the farm2 7#b7 a description of the current size and value1 and the size and value over the previous #be years1 of the ,united ,states fertilizer market1 including-- 7,a7 any trends over the previous #be years2 and 7,b7 such sizes and values by each type of fertilizer2 7#c7 a description of any patterns in pricing of fertilizer over the previous #be years2 7#d7 a description of the importation of fertilizer into the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 a list of types of fertilizer that are imported into the ,united ,states1 including the quantity of each type of fertilizer imported2 7,b7 a list of foreign companies and domestic companies that import into the ,united ,states fertilizer1 including the quantity of fertilizer imported by each company2 7,c7 a list of the countries from which fertilizer is imported into the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 a description of the impacts that antidumping duties and countervailing duties have on prices of fertilizer paid at the retail level2 7#e7 an overview of the manufacturing level1 distribution channels1 and retail level of the fertilizer supply chain1 including transportation1 logistics1 and supply chain disruptions from natural disasters2 7#f7 a study of the concentration of the ,united ,states fertilizer industry in ,united ,states fertilizer companies1 including an evaluation of the extent to which concentration has had any anticompetitive impacts2 7#g7 a description of the prices1 crop-use efficiencies1 and crop yields of emerging fertilizers and fertilizer technologies1 including biological fertilizers and other recently developed tools1 compared to conventional fertilizers and fertilizer technologies2 7#h7 an assessment of the regulatory environment governing fertilizer production1 distribution1 and usage1 including a description of areas in which regulatory burden is hampering domestic production1 distribution1 and usage of fertilizer2 7#i7 a description of the extent to which current public price reporting of fertilizer is transparent for market participants and the extent to which further public price reporting is needed to achieve transparency for market participants1 including-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the potential for the ,secretary to establish a fertilizer reporting mechanism in which the fertilizer industry is required to report fertilizer prices at multiple levels of the supply chain on a daily1 weekly1 or monthly basis2 and 7,b7 a recommendation to ,congress on whether a reporting mechanism described in subparagraph 7,a7 should be established2 and 7#aj7 a description of the projected growth of the ,united ,states fertilizer market and the anticipated economic and political risks to fertilizer production as a result of that growth4 7b7 ,confidential information ,the report published under subsection 7a7 shall not include any confidential business information4 #abcjc4 ,fertilizer mandatory reporting ,subtitle ,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 7as amended by section #ajaad7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,c4 ,fertilizer mandatory reporting 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,affiliate ,the term affiliate means1 with respect to a manufacturer or wholesaler 7excluding a cooperative or retailer71 a person that directly or indirectly owns1 controls1 or holds1 with voting power1 not less than #e percent of the outstanding voting securities of the manufacturer or wholesaler 7excluding a cooperative or retailer74 7#b7 ,cooperative 7,a7 ,in general ,the term cooperative means-- 7i7 an association of agricultural producers acting pursuant to-- 7,i7 the ,act entitled ,an ,act to authorize association of producers of agricultural products 7commonly known as the ,capper-,volstead ,act7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bia et seq472 7,,ii7 the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 reenacted with amendments by the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg2 or 7,,iii7 the ,act of ,july #b1 #aibf 7commonly known as the ,cooperative ,marketing ,act7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq472 7ii7 a farmers' cooperative organization described in subsection 7b77#a7 of section #eba of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under subsection 7a7 of that section2 and 7iii7 an association of agricultural producers otherwise operating on a cooperative basis for the benefit of its members4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term cooperative includes any entity not less than #be percent of which is owned by a cooperative1 as defined in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,covered fertilizer manufacturer 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered fertilizer manufacturer means a person or entity1 other than a cooperative or retailer1 that-- 7i7 is primarily engaged1 at the establishment level1 in the manufacture of nitrogenous fertilizer1 the manufacture of phosphatic fertilizer1 or the mining and processing of potash1 soda1 or borate minerals for use in fertilizer production1 as such activities are classified by the ,office of ,management and ,budget under the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system 7or any successor classification system72 and 7ii7 sold not less than #be1jjj short tons of fertilizer products in the ,united ,states during the preceding calendar year4 7,b7 ,affiliates ,the term covered fertilizer manufacturer does not include a cooperative or retailer that is an affiliate of a covered fertilizer manufacturer described in subparagraph 7,a71 or that engages in blending1 mixing1 storing1 warehousing1 handling1 distributing1 reselling1 or applying fertilizer materials or products1 unless the cooperative or retailer independently meets the criteria described subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,marketed ,the term marketed means the sale or other disposition in commerce of-- 7,a7 nitrogen1 phosphorous1 or potassium for use as fertilizer2 or 7,b7 a fertilizer product4 7#e7 ,retailer ,the term retailer means a person or entity that primarily sells fertilizer products at retail4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#g7 ,wholesaler ,the term wholesaler means any person or entity1 not including a cooperative1 engaged in the business of buying and selling fertilizer or fertilizer products for resale or distribution4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program of fertilizer and fertilizer product price information reporting that will-- 7#a7 provide timely1 accurate1 and reliable market information that can be readily understood by farmers and market participants2 7#b7 facilitate more informed marketing decisions2 and 7#c7 promote competition in the fertilizer and fertilizer products industry4 7c7 ,general reporting provisions applicable to manufacturers1 wholesalers1 and the ,secretary ,whenever the prices or quantities of fertilizer or fertilizer products are required to be reported or published under this section1 the prices or quantities shall be categorized so as to clearly delineate-- 7#a7 the prices or quantities1 as applicable1 of the fertilizer or fertilizer product marketed in the ,united ,states by a domestic manufacturer or wholesaler or an affiliate of a domestic manufacturer or wholesaler2 and 7#b7 the prices or quantities1 as applicable1 of the fertilizer or fertilizer product marketed in the ,united ,states by a foreign manufacturer or wholesaler or an affiliate of a foreign manufacturer or wholesaler4 7d7 ,weekly reporting 7#a7 ,nitrogen1 phosphorous1 and potassium ,the corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each covered fertilizer manufacturer or wholesaler of nitrogen1 phosphorous1 or potassium for use as fertilizer shall report to the ,secretary at least weekly-- 7,a7 the prices1 as marketed1 for nitrogen1 phosphorous1 or potassium1 as applicable2 and 7,b7 the quantities of nitrogen1 phosphorous1 or potassium1 as applicable1 manufactured and marketed1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,fertilizer products ,the corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each covered fertilizer manufacturer or wholesaler of a fertilizer product shall report to the ,secretary at least weekly-- 7,a7 the prices for the fertilizer product2 and 7,b7 the quantity of the fertilizer product manufactured or marketed1 as applicable4 7#c7 ,mandatory reporting exemption for cooperatives and retailers2 voluntary reporting ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 exempt all cooperatives and retailers 7including fertilizer mixing or blending facilities engaged in the custom blending or mixing of fertilizer materials1 without a chemical reaction1 for direct delivery to an agricultural end user7 from any mandatory price reporting under this section2 and 7,b7 provide a mechanism for cooperatives and retailers to voluntarily and confidentially report the prices and quantities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7-- 7i7 directly to the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 through the program established under subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make the information reported to the ,secretary under this subsection available to the public-- 7,a7 not less frequently than weekly2 and 7,b7 in a manner that ensures the information is published-- 7i7 on a national basis2 and 7ii7 on a regional or statewide basis1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#e7 ,competitive effects analysis ,the ,secretary may conduct a competitive effects analysis of the information reported to the ,secretary under this subsection4 7e7 ,fertilizer retail survey 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program within ,market ,news of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service-- 7,a7 to conduct not less frequently than weekly surveys of retail fertilizer prices2 7,b7 to obtain commercially available estimates of the retail prices described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 to provide ,state or regional estimates or benchmarks and formulas to allow estimation of local prices4 7#b7 ,maintenance of existing activities ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall supplement1 and not supplant1 existing input price collection activities of the ,secretary4 7f7 ,summary of data 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 directly or through #a or more cooperative agreements with #a or more affiliated agricultural research programs1 not less frequently than weekly summarize and make available on a dashboard or other resource easily accessible to farmers and market participants-- 7,a7 the information reported to the ,secretary under subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 the retail survey prices and commercially available estimates obtained under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,protection of confidentiality ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall aggregate the information and data in a manner that prevents confidential business information and the identity of persons1 including parties to a contract1 from being disclosed publicly4 7#c7 ,disclosure by ,federal ,government employees 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 no officer1 employee1 or agent of the ,united ,states shall1 without the consent of the manufacturer1 wholesaler1 or other person concerned1 divulge or make known in any manner any facts or information regarding the business of the manufacturer1 wholesaler1 or other person that was acquired through reporting required under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,exception ,information obtained by the ,secretary under subsection 7d7 may be disclosed-- 7i7 to agents or employees of the ,department of ,agriculture in the course of their official duties under this subtitle2 7ii7 as directed by the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general1 for enforcement purposes2 or 7iii7 by a court of competent jurisdiction4 7,c7 ,disclosure under freedom of information act ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no facts or information obtained under this subtitle shall be disclosed in accordance with section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,review ,not less frequently than once every #b years1 the ,secretary shall review the information required to be reported to the ,secretary by manufacturers and wholesalers under this section4 7h7 ,outdated information ,if the ,secretary determines under a review under subsection 7g7 that information required to be reported under this section no longer accurately reflects the methods by which nitrogen1 phosphorous1 and potassium for use as fertilizer or fertilizer products are valued and priced by manufacturers and wholesalers1 the ,secretary shall1 after public notice and an opportunity for comment1 promulgate regulations to specify additional information that shall be reported under this section4 7i7 ,application of antitrust laws 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section modifies1 impairs1 or supersedes the operation of any of the antitrust laws4 7#b7 ,definition of antitrust laws ,in this subsection1 the term antitrust laws-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in subsection 7a7 of the first section of the ,clayton ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ab72 and 7,b7 includes section #e of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #de7 to the extent that such section applies to unfair methods of competition4 7j7 ,clarification ,notwithstanding the definition of produce in subsection 7c7 of section #aiaj4abjj of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 the custom blending of fertilizers by an agricultural retailer shall not be treated as producing a chemical1 and that retailer shall not be treated as a chemical manufacturer under that section1 if-- 7#a7 no chemical reaction occurs during the blending process2 7#b7 no new chemical hazard classifications arise as a result of the blending that are not already present in the component fertilizers2 7#c7 each component fertilizer used in the blend is accompanied by a ,safety ,data ,sheet prepared by its original manufacturer or importer2 and 7#d7 the resulting blend is delivered directly to an agricultural end user for application to farmland4 7k7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to consider the development of a map depicting regional fertilizer prices and quantities4 4 ,d ,united ,states grain standards reauthorization #abdja4 ,prioritizing improvements to grain grading technology ,section #b7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gd7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 that the ,secretary shall prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for the efficient1 accurate1 and consistent grading of grain4 4 #abdjb4 ,additional flexibilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #g7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,manner of inspection of domestic grain at export port locations ,the ,secretary may provide that grain that is not export grain and is loaded into or unloaded out of a rail car1 barge1 truck1 or other container at an export port location shall be inspected in the manner provided in this subsection or subsection 7f71 as the ,secretary determines will best meet the objectives of this ,act4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #g;,a7c77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;a7c77#b77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by inserting or official agency after ,state agency4 #abdjc4 ,investment authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #g7;j7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi7;j77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting trust before fund each place it appears2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,secretary shall be credited to the fund and inserting ,secretary1 and the interest earned from the investment of those penalties1 shall be credited to the trust fund created in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjcc4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #g7;g77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi7;g77#b77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by inserting trust before fund4 7#b7 ,section #g;,a7l7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;a7l77 is amended by inserting trust before fund created in section #g7;j7 each place it appears4 7#c7 ,section #g;,b7a7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;b7a77 is amended1 in the third sentence1 by inserting trust before fund4 7#d7 ,section #af7;j7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;e7j77 is amended by inserting trust before fund4 7#e7 ,section #ag;,a7e7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;f-#a7;e77 is amended1 in the third sentence1 by inserting trust before fund4 #abdjd4 ,administrative and supervisory costs ,section #g;,d of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 equipment1 and development of technology after activities2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjcc4 #abdje4 ,general authorities ,section #af7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;e7e77 is amended by inserting ,state agencies delegated authority under sections #g and #g;,a1 and official agencies1 after ,department of ,agriculture14 #abdjf4 ,reporting requirements ,section #ag;,b7e7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;f-#b7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,data ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,technology analysis ,the ,secretary shall1 to the extent determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,state agencies delegated authority under sections #g and #g;,a1 official agencies1 and the grain industries described in the second sentence of section #ba7;a71 publish-- 7,a7 an analysis of any existing deficiencies in the technology evaluation process2 and 7,b7 recommendations-- 7i7 to advance the efficiency1 accuracy1 and consistency of grain grading2 and 7ii7 to minimize costs imposed on the ,federal ,government and the grain export industry4 4 #abdjg4 ,improving advisory committee nominations efficiency and continuity ,section #ba of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;j7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,nominations2 appointment 7,a7 ,nominations ,before the terms of the current members of the advisory committee expire1 the ,secretary shall solicit nominations for individuals to be appointed to the advisory committee4 7,b7 ,appointment ,not later than #ahj days after the end of the period of soliciting nominations under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall announce the new members that the ,secretary has appointed to the advisory committee4 7,c7 ,continuity of service ,the current members of the advisory committee may continue to serve until such time as new members are nominated and appointed by the ,secretary4 2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#e7 7as added by subparagraph 7,a77-- 7i7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,no member and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,term limit ,no member 2 7ii7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,members and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,term length ,members 2 7iii7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the advisory and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,composition ,the advisory 2 7iv7 in the first sentence1 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the advisory committee7 before the period at the end2 and 7v7 by striking 7a7 ,not later and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so designated71 by striking terms and inserting terms unless the member is continuing to serve in accordance with paragraph 7#e77;,c72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjcc4 #abdjh4 ,reauthorization of other expiring provisions 7a7 ,weighing fees and duties ,section #g;,a7l77#d7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;a7l77#d77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjcc4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ai7;a7 of the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;h7a77 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjcc4 ,e ,year-,round ,e#ae and ,,rfs reform #abeja4 ,year-,round ,e#ae and ,,rfs ,reform 7a7 ,ethanol waiver 7#a7 ,existing waivers ,section #baa7;f77#d7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7;f77#d77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7#d7 ,the ,administrator1 upon and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,waivers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 on 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in the first sentence-- 7,i7 by striking of this subsection each place it appears2 and 7,,ii7 by striking if he determines and inserting if the ,administrator determines2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,final action ,the ,administrator 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,reid vapor pressure ,a fuel or fuel additive may be introduced into commerce if-- 7i7 7,i7 the ,administrator determines that the fuel or fuel additive is substantially similar to a fuel or fuel additive utilized in the certification of any model year vehicle pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a72 or 7,,ii7 the fuel or fuel additive has been granted a waiver under subparagraph 7,a7 and meets all of the conditions of that waiver other than any limitation of the waiver with respect to the ,reid ,vapor ,pressure of the fuel or fuel additive2 and 7ii7 the fuel or fuel additive meets all other applicable ,reid ,vapor ,pressure requirements under subsection 7h74 4 7#b7 ,reid vapor pressure limitation ,section #baa7;h7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7;h77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking vapor pressure each place it appears and inserting ,vapor ,pressure2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #aj percent and inserting #aj to #ae percent2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,upon notification1 accompanied by and inserting ,on receipt of a notification that is submitted after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 and is accompanied by appropriate2 7ii7 by striking #aj percent and inserting #aj to #ae percent2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,upon the enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf1 any ,state for which the notification from the ,governor of a ,state was submitted after ,january #a1 #bjbb1 and before the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjbf and to which the ,administrator applied the ,reid ,vapor ,pressure limitation established by paragraph 7#a7 shall instead have the ,reid ,vapor ,pressure limitation established by paragraph 7#d7 apply to all fuel blends containing gasoline and #aj to #ae percent denatured anhydrous ethanol that are sold1 offered for sale1 dispensed1 supplied1 offered for supply1 transported1 or introduced into commerce in the area during the high ozone season44 7b7 ,termination of petitions2 adjusted obligation 7#a7 ,in general ,section #baa7o77#i7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#i77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,a small and inserting ,subject to clause 7iv71 a small2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,termination of exemption and petitions 7,i7 ,in general ,beginning in calendar year #bjbh1 the ,administrator may not apply or enforce any extension of an exemption granted pursuant to a petition under this subparagraph or otherwise continue to enforce the exemption under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to any small refinery4 7,,ii7 ,limitation on petitions ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7aa7 no small refinery may petition for an extension under this subparagraph with respect to any calendar year after calendar year #bjbg2 7bb7 the ,administrator may not consider any petition for an extension under this subparagraph1 with respect to any calendar year1 that is submitted after ,july #a1 #bjbh2 and 7cc7 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,administrator shall1 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbh1 act on all outstanding petitions4 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 ,small refinery certainty 7i7 ,reduction of compliance requirements ,beginning in calendar year #bjbh and for each calendar year thereafter1 the ,administrator shall reduce the compliance requirements under paragraph 7#b7 for a calendar year for each small refinery that received an exemption under subparagraph 7,a77i7 by a volume equal to the lesser of-- 7,i7 the greatest actual annual production volume of transportation fuel by the small refinery during any of calendar years #bjbc through #bjbe for which the small refinery-- 7aa7 petitioned for an extension of an exemption under subparagraph 7,b7 by ,june #a1 #bjbf2 and 7bb7 met the requirements of paragraph 7#a77,k72 and 7,,ii7 the actual annual production volume of transportation fuel produced by the small refinery during the calendar year during which the ,administrator is applying the reduction under this clause4 7ii7 ,application of obligations for exceedances ,if the actual annual production volume of transportation fuel by a small refinery exceeds the volume described in clause 7i77,i7 in a calendar year1 the amount of the actual annual production volume that exceeds the amount described in that clause shall be subject to the obligations under paragraph 7#b74 7iii7 ,no subsequent redesignation ,if1 in calendar year #bjbh or any calendar year thereafter1 a refinery no longer meets the requirements of paragraph 7#a77,k7 to be a small refinery1 the ,administrator may not apply the reduction under clause 7i7 in whole or in part during the calendar year in which the refinery no longer meets those requirements or any subsequent calendar year4 7iv7 ,reallocation 7,i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii7 and except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 in calendar year #bjbh and each calendar year thereafter1 when determining compliance obligations for parties subject to paragraph 7#b7 implementing the applicable volumes determined under that paragraph1 the ,administrator shall reallocate all volumes of transportation fuel for which small refineries were not obligated as a result of the application of clause 7i7 for that calendar year1 less a volume of transportation fuel equivalent to an obligation of renewable fuel that the ,administrator determines has1 in total1 an energy content equal to the energy content of #ejj1jjj1jjj gallons of conventional biofuel1 based on a projection of the volume of transportation fuel that the ,administrator expects to be exempt as a result of the application of that clause for that calendar year4 7,,ii7 ,volume adjustment ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 in calendar year #bjbh and each calendar year thereafter1 the ,administrator shall reconcile the projection made under subclause 7,i7 with the actual annual volume of transportation fuel that is exempt as a result of the application of clause 7i7 for the applicable calendar year by adding or subtracting a corresponding reallocated volume of transportation fuel in a subsequent calendar year4 4 7#b7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section or an amendment made by this section affects any remedy available to a small refinery 7as defined in paragraph 7#a7 of section #baa7o7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o777 with respect to petitions for extensions of exemptions under paragraph 7#i7 of that section and1 for purposes of the application of those extensions and the review of the denial of those petitions1 paragraph 7#i7 of that section shall be applied as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,generation of credits by small refineries under the renewable fuel program ,section #baa7o77#i7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#i77 7as amended by subsection 7b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,credits generated for #bjaf-bjah compliance years 7i7 ,rule ,for any small refinery described in clause 7ii7 or 7iii71 the credits described in the respective clause shall be-- 7,i7 returned to the small refinery and1 notwithstanding paragraph 7#e77;,c71 deemed eligible for future compliance years2 or 7,,ii7 applied as a credit in the ,,epa ,moderated ,transaction ,system 7,,emts7 account of the small refinery4 7ii7 ,compliance years #bjaf and #bjag ,clause 7i7 applies with respect to any small refinery that-- 7,i7 retired credits generated for compliance years #bjaf or #bjag2 and 7,,ii7 submitted a petition under subparagraph 7,b77i7 for that compliance year that remained outstanding as of ,december #a1 #bjbb4 7iii7 ,compliance year #bjah ,in addition to small refineries described in clause 7ii71 clause 7i7 applies with respect to any small refinery-- 7,i7 that submitted a petition under subparagraph 7,b77i7 for compliance year #bjah by ,september #a1 #bjai2 7,,ii7 that retired credits generated for compliance year #bjah as part of the compliance demonstration of the small refinery for compliance year #bjah by ,march #ca1 #bjai2 and 7,,iii7 for which-- 7aa7 the petition remained outstanding as of ,december #a1 #bjbb2 or 7bb7 the ,administrator denied the petition as of ,july #a1 #bjbb1 and has not returned the retired credits as of ,december #a1 #bjbb4 4 7d7 ,fuel infrastructure rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall1 after a period of notice and public comment1 finalize a rule modifying the regulations of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 and the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq47 7commonly known as the ,resource ,conservation and ,recovery ,act of #aigf7 relating to the sale and distribution of gasoline-ethanol blends that contain greater than #aj volume percent ethanol and less than or equal to #ae volume percent ethanol4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in finalizing the rule required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall modify the ,e#ae fuel dispenser labeling requirements and the underground storage tank regulations of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency with respect to compatibility with gasoline-ethanol blends4 ,f ,other miscellaneous provisions #abfja4 ,protecting animals with shelter ,section #abejb7;b77#h77;,a7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabg7h77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #bjbg through #bjca4 #abfjb4 ,importation of live dogs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 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 ,import transporter ,the term import transporter means any person or entity who-- 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 that imported dog in commerce4 7#c7 ,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#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 unless1 prior to transport to the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary receives electronic documentation demonstrating1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that the dog-- 7,a7 is in good health2 7,b7 has received all necessary vaccinations and internal and external parasite treatment 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 if 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-- 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 or 7,c7 for purposes of transfer for-- 7i7 research purposes2 7ii7 veterinary treatment1 paid for by the importer1 subject to the condition that the dog-- 7,i7 is taken directly to a veterinary facility for treatment with appropriate quarantine until the dog meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,ii7 is then exported to its country of origin2 or 7iii7 in the case of a dog that is less than #f months old1 lawful importation into the ,state of ,hawaii from the ,british ,isles1 ,australia1 ,guam1 or ,new ,zealand1 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 ,agricultural ,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 to be necessary to implement and enforce this section1 including regulations that-- 7#a7 facilitate electronic submission and interagency sharing of all documentation required under subsection 7b77#a7 prior to the arrival of a dog into the ,united ,states2 7#b7 establish any necessary post-arrival verification processes for imported dogs2 7#c7 ensure the denial of entry into the ,united ,states of any dog that fails to meet the requirements of subsection 7b77#a72 7#d7 require each importer1 import transporter1 intermediate handler1 or carrier receiving a certificate described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 to submit a copy of the certificate to the ,secretary2 7#e7 require the ,secretary to maintain the information submitted under paragraph 7#d7 in a centralized database and1 on request by a ,state veterinarian1 promptly share the information with the ,state veterinarian not later than #c days after such request is received by the ,secretary2 7#f7 require the ,secretary to annually submit to ,congress and make publicly available a report that describes the aggregated data maintained under paragraph 7#e71 including information on the country of origin and purpose of the import2 and 7#g7 determine and establish such fees for the verification of documentation and issuance of permits with respect to dog importation as are necessary to fund the implementation and enforcement of this section4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7c77#g7 limits 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 ,conforming amendment ,section #ah of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 is repealed4 7c7 ,transition period ,until the date on which final regulations are issued under section #ajdjd;,a7c7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7as added by subsection 7a771 the importation of live dogs shall be regulated in accordance with the regulations promulgated under section #ah of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act71 but only to the extent that those regulations are not in conflict with section #ajdjd;,a of that ,act4 #abfjc4 ,dairy business innovation initiatives ,section #abeac7;i7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;d7i77 is amended by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cf1jjj1jjj4 #abfjd4 ,country of origin labeling for cooked king crab and tanner crab and cooked and canned salmon ,section #bha of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch7 7as amended by section #abaac7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting 7excluding wild fish described in clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of paragraph 7#h77;,b77 after an item described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by striking includes a fillet and inserting the following3 8includes-- 7i7 a fillet 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 cooked 7including by frying1 broiling1 grilling1 boiling1 steaming1 baking1 and roasting7-- 7,i7 salmon2 7,,ii7 whole king crab and tanner crab2 and 7,,iii7 king crab and tanner crab sections2 and 7iii7 canned salmon4 4 #abfje4 ,country of origin and method of production labeling for fish 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhb7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch;a7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,labeling for fish ,in the case of a covered commodity that is farm-raised fish or wild fish-- 7,a7 the information required by subsection 7a7 shall be provided to consumers by a means described in paragraph 7#a7 in a conspicuous location1 so as to render the information likely to be read and understood by a consumer under normal conditions of purchase1 in a font size that is not smaller than the font size describing the farm-raised fish or wild fish on the package1 display1 holding unit1 or bin2 7,b7 the designation of country of origin and the designation of wild fish or farm-raised fish shall be combined1 and not made separately2 and 7,c7 the labeling shall be located on the front of the package if the fish is in a consumer package4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abfjf4 ,establishment of ,office of ,seafood ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbd;,b4 ,office of ,seafood 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,office of ,seafood to improve coordination within the ,department1 and with other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and nongovernmental entities1 relating to the domestic harvesting1 processing1 and consumption of wild and farmed seafood in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,office of ,seafood shall-- 7#a7 coordinate seafood policies and activities within the ,department and with other ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative2 7#b7 provide strategic analysis1 planning1 communication1 and coordination of ,department and interagency activities for wild and farmed seafood2 7#c7 coordinate efforts to provide economic analysis to advise the ,secretary and the ,chief ,economist regarding the development1 availability1 promotion1 and use of seafood produced in the ,united ,states in ,department programs and policies2 7#d7 coordinate with the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service and the ,economic ,research ,service to integrate analysis of wild and farmed seafood products into existing analyses of the agricultural exports of the ,united ,states1 including analysis on the competitiveness of ,united ,states wild and farmed seafood producers in global markets2 7#e7 identify opportunities to provide integrated access for ,united ,states wild and farmed seafood producers to ,department programs2 and 7#f7 perform such other functions as may be required by law or prescribed by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,outreach ,the ,office of ,seafood shall consult with wild and farmed seafood harvesters and producers that may be affected by policies or actions of the ,department1 as necessary1 in carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection 7b71 which may include providing technical assistance regarding access to applicable ,department programs4 4 #abfjg4 ,study and report on expanding seafood processing capacity 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 shall conduct a study to evaluate methods to facilitate more domestic processing of ,united ,states-caught seafood in coastal communities1 including-- 7#a7 an identification of coastal communities in which-- 7,a7 commercial fishing is a significant economic driver2 7,b7 current processing infrastructure is not sufficient to meet the needs of the seafood industry2 and 7,c7 there exists a need and a voiced community desire for the creation of new1 or the rehabilitation of existing1 seafood processing infrastructure to allow the coastal community to process caught seafood and provide seafood to local1 national1 and international markets2 and 7#b7 an extensive evaluation of all potential ,federal and ,state programs for facilitating the expanded processing of seafood1 including recommendations to improve the access of seafood producers to those programs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available1 a report describing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #abfjh4 ,office of ,small ,farms ,subtitle ,b of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fica et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbi4 ,office of ,small ,farms 7a7 ,definition of small farm1 ranch1 or forest operation ,in this section1 the term small farm1 ranch1 or forest operation means a farm1 ranch1 or forest operation that-- 7#a7 7,a7 is less than #ahj acres2 or 7,b7 meets another acreage-based definition of small1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that takes into consideration-- 7i7 the ,state or region in which the farm1 ranch1 or forest operation is located2 7ii7 the production system of the farm1 ranch1 or forest operation2 or 7iii7 both2 and 7#b7 has an annual gross cash farm income of less than #cej1jjj4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish within the farm production and conservation mission area the ,office of ,small ,farms4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,office of ,small ,farms shall-- 7#a7 coordinate efforts to improve support for small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations across all ,department agencies and offices2 7#b7 review ,department programs and policies and identify statutory1 regulatory1 and administrative provisions1 policies1 and guidance that disadvantage small farm1 ranch1 or forest operation participation1 and recommend changes to ensure that those programs and policies adequately serve small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations2 7#c7 develop recommendations for new initiatives1 including financing mechanisms and technical assistance opportunities1 to specifically serve small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations relating to production1 conservation1 business planning1 land access1 and other issues1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#d7 make recommendations to ,department agencies and offices and other ,federal agencies on tracking small farm1 ranch1 or forest operation data1 including demographics and program participation rates2 7#e7 propose research agendas on topics that are of special interest to small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations2 7#f7 provide or coordinate technical assistance through the ,department or through cooperative agreements with other entities to operators of small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations to assist those operators-- 7,a7 to access the full complement of available ,department grant1 cost-share1 and loan programs2 7,b7 to implement activities using assistance received under those programs2 and 7,c7 with farmland preservation1 including through succession planning2 7#g7 implement a program directly or through cooperative agreements with other entities to provide grants of not more than #be1jjj to operators of small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations for-- 7,a7 equipment and infrastructure repairs and upgrades2 7,b7 uninsured losses2 7,c7 business planning and market development assistance2 7,d7 conservation practice adoption2 7,e7 down payments for land acquisition2 and 7,f7 such other purposes as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7#h7 operate a hotline through which operators of small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations can anonymously report problems that the operators encounter in attempts to access ,department programs2 and 7#i7 collaborate with other ,federal agencies and ,state agencies on how to effectively reach and serve small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,annually1 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 efforts of the ,secretary to enhance participation by small farms1 ranches1 and forest operations in agricultural programs2 and 7#b7 the results achieved to enhance such participation for each such agricultural program4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca-- 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj for the administration of the ,office of ,small ,farms2 and 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj to provide technical assistance and grants authorized by this section4 4 #abfji4 ,innovative feed enhancement 7a7 ,definition ,section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7tt7 7#a7 ,the term zootechnical animal food substance means a substance that-- 7,a7 is added to the food or drinking water of animals2 7,b7 is intended to-- 7i7 affect the byproducts of the digestive process of an animal2 7ii7 reduce the presence of foodborne pathogens of human health significance in an animal intended to be used for food2 or 7iii7 affect the structure or function of the body of the animal1 other than by providing nutritive value1 by altering the animal's gastrointestinal microbiome2 and 7,c7 achieves its intended effect by acting solely within the gastrointestinal tract of the animal4 7#b7 ,such term does not include a substance that-- 7,a7 is intended for use in the diagnosis1 cure1 mitigation1 treatment1 or prevention of disease in an animal2 7,b7 is a hormone2 7,c7 is an active moiety in an animal drug1 which1 prior to the filing of a petition under section #dji was approved under section #eab1 conditionally approved under section #ega1 indexed under section #egb1 or for which substantial clinical investigations have been instituted and for which the existence of such investigations has been made public2 7,d7 is an ionophore2 or 7,e7 is otherwise excluded from the definition based on criteria established by the ,secretary through notice and comment rulemaking4 7#c7 ,a zootechnical animal food substance shall be deemed to be a food additive within the meaning of paragraph 7s7 and its introduction into interstate commerce shall be in accordance with a regulation issued under section #dji4 ,a zootechnical animal food substance shall not be considered a drug under paragraph 7g77#a77;,c7 solely because the substance has an intended effect described in subparagraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,food additives ,section #dji of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,in the case of a zootechnical animal food substance1 such petition shall1 in addition to any explanatory or supporting data1 contain-- 7,a7 all relevant data bearing on the effect the zootechnical animal food substance is intended to have and the quantity of such substance required to produce the intended effect2 and 7,b7 full reports of investigations made with respect to the intended use of such substance1 including full information as to the methods and controls used in conducting such investigations4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 7i7 by order establish a regulation 7whether or not in accord with that proposed by the petitioner7 prescribing-- 7,i7 with respect to one or more proposed uses of the food additive involved1 the conditions under which such additive may be safely used 7including specifications as to the particular food or classes of food in or on which such additive may be used1 the maximum quantity which may be used or permitted to remain in or on such food1 the manner in which such additive may be added to or used in or on such food1 and any directions or other labeling or packaging requirements for such additive as the ,secretary determines necessary to assure the safety of such use72 and 7,,ii7 in the case of a zootechnical animal food substance1 the conditions under which such substance may be used to achieve the intended effect2 and 7ii7 notify the petitioner of such order and the reasons for such action2 or 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 in the case of a zootechnical animal food substance1 fails to establish that the proposed use of the substance1 under the conditions of use to be specified in the regulation1 will achieve the intended effect4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,zootechnical animal food substances ,the labeling of a zootechnical animal food substance-- 7#a7 shall include the statement3 ,not for use in the diagnosis1 cure1 mitigation1 treatment1 or prevention of disease in animals42 and 7#b7 may include statements regarding the intended effect of the substance on the structure or function of the body of animals1 as set forth in section #bja7tt77#a74 4 7c7 ,misbranded food ,section #djc of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7z7 ,if it is a zootechnical animal food substance and the labeling of the food does not include the statement required by section #dji7l77#a74 4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to require the use of any zootechnical food substance or food additive 7as those terms are defined in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act1 as amended by subsection 7a774 #abfaj4 ,codifying useful regulatory definitions 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,there is a need to define the term natural cheese in order to maintain transparency and consistency for consumers so that they may differentiate natural cheese from process cheese4 7#b7 ,the term natural cheese has been used within the cheese making industry for more than #ej years and is well-established4 7b7 ,definition of natural cheese ,section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba7 7as amended by section #abfji7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7uu7 7#a7 ,the term natural cheese means cheese that is a ripened or unripened soft1 semi-soft1 or hard product1 which may be coated1 that is produced-- 7,a7 by-- 7i7 coagulating wholly or partly the protein of milk1 skimmed milk1 partly skimmed milk1 cream1 whey cream1 or buttermilk1 or any combination of such ingredients1 through the action of rennet or other suitable coagulating agents1 and by partially draining the whey resulting from the coagulation1 while respecting the principle that cheese-making results in a concentration of milk protein 7in particular1 the casein portion71 and that consequently1 the protein content of the cheese will be distinctly higher than the protein level of the blend of the above milk materials from which the cheese was made2 or 7ii7 processing techniques involving coagulation of the protein of milk or products obtained from milk to produce an end-product with similar physical1 chemical1 and organoleptic characteristics as the product described in subclause 7i72 and 7iii7 including the addition of safe and suitable non-milk derived ingredients of the type permitted in the standards of identity described in clause 7,b7 as natural cheese2 or 7,b7 in accordance with standards of identity under part #acc of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations71 other than the standards described in subparagraph 7#b7 or any future standards adopted by the ,secretary in accordance with subparagraph 7#b77;,i74 7#b7 ,such term does not include-- 7,a7 pasteurized process cheeses as defined in section #acc4afi1 #acc4agj1 or #acc4aga of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 7,b7 pasteurized process cheese foods as defined in section #acc4agc or #acc4agd of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 7,c7 pasteurized cheese spreads as defined in section #acc4age1 #acc4agf1 or #acc4agh of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 7,d7 pasteurized process cheese spreads as defined in section #acc4agi or #acc4ahj of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 7,e7 pasteurized blended cheeses as defined in section #acc4afg or #acc4afh of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 7,f7 any products comparable to any product described in any of clauses 7,a7 through 7,e72 7,g7 cold pack cheeses as defined in section #acc4abc1 #acc4abd1 or #acc4abe title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 7,h7 grated ,american cheese food as defined in section #acc4adg of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 or 7,i7 any other product the ,secretary may designate as a process cheese4 7#c7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term milk has the meaning given such term in section #acc4c of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulations7 and includes the lacteal secretions from animals other than cows4 4 7c7 ,labeling ,section #djc of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7 7as amended by section #abfji7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7aa7 ,if its label or labeling includes the term natural cheese as a factual descriptor of a category of cheese unless the food meets the definition of natural cheese under section #bja7uu71 except that nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit the use of the term natural or all-natural1 or a similar claim or statement with respect to a food in a manner that is consistent with regulations1 guidance1 or policy statements issued by the ,secretary4 4 7d7 ,national uniformity ,section #djc;,a7a77#b7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc-a7;a77#b77 is amended by striking or #djc7x7 and inserting #djc7x71 or #djc7;aa74 #abfaa4 ,cattle ,fever ,tick ,eradication ,program review and report 7a7 ,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 #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 and 7,b7 a non-land-grant college of agriculture 7as defined in that section 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 7#b7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,cattle ,fever ,tick ,eradication ,program carried out by the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service in coordination with the ,texas ,animal ,health ,commission4 7b7 ,program review ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 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 7c7 ,review elements ,the review conducted pursuant to subsection 7b7 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-- 7,a7 the benefits of the ,program2 and 7,b7 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 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary and a covered institution enter into a contract under subsection 7b71 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 that includes-- 7#a7 the results of the review conducted under that contract2 and 7#b7 recommendations for improvements to the ,program1 including recommendations for reducing the burden on cattle producers of compliance with the ,program4 7e7 ,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 #abfab4 ,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 product manufacturing bioenergy feedstock1 including from-- 7,i7 forest product 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 residue1 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 nonchemically treated used wood products1 such as crates or pallets2 and 7ii7 forest biomass derived from residues created as a by-product of timber harvesting-- 7,i7 including treetops1 tree limbs1 and bark2 but 7,,ii7 excluding stumps1 roots1 and round wood suitable for industrial purposes4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term qualified renewable biomass does not include paper of a type that is commonly recycled4 7b7 ,consideration as renewable energy source ,with respect to any agency action of the ,department related to qualified renewable biomass1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider qualified renewable biomass to be a renewable energy source2 and 7#b7 assign the qualified renewable biomass a greenhouse gas emission rate and a carbon intensity of not greater than zero if the use of the qualified renewable biomass as fuel does not cause the conversion of forests to nonforest use4 7c7 ,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 subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall take such action as may be necessary to comply with such requirements with respect to such rule1 policy1 or program4 7d7 ,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 subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7#b7 ,modification ,the ,secretary may periodically update the guidance established under paragraph 7#a7 as the ,secretary determines 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 #abfac4 ,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 agriculture ,the term precision agriculture means managing1 tracking1 or reducing crop or livestock production inputs1 including seed1 feed1 fertilizer1 chemicals1 water1 time1 and such other inputs as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 at a heightened level of spatial and temporal granularity to improve efficiencies1 reduce waste1 and maintain environmental quality4 7#e7 ,precision agriculture equipment ,the term precision agriculture equipment means any equipment or technology 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 mapping2 7,b7 satellite or aerial imagery2 7,c7 yield monitors2 7,d7 soil mapping2 7,e7 sensors for gathering data on crop1 soil1 and livestock conditions2 7,f7 ,internet of ,things and technology that relies on edge and cloud computing2 7,g7 data management software and advanced analytics2 7,h7 network connectivity products and solutions1 including public and private wireless networks2 7,i7 global positioning system guidance1 auto-steer systems1 autonomous fleeting1 and other machine-to-machine operations2 7,j7 variable rate technology for applying inputs1 such as section control2 and 7,k7 any other technology that leads to a reduction in1 or improves efficiency of1 crop and livestock production inputs1 which may include-- 7i7 seed2 7ii7 feed2 7iii7 fertilizer2 7iv7 chemicals2 7v7 water2 7vi7 time2 7vii7 fuel2 7viii7 emissions2 and 7ix7 such other inputs as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#f7 ,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#g7 ,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 ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 consider-- 7,a7 the evolving demands of precision agriculture2 7,b7 the connectivity needs of precision agriculture equipment2 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 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report that summarizes the findings of each study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #abfad4 ,farming opportunities training and outreach ,section #beja7;c77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;c77#b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjca4 #abfae4 ,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 #bjca 4 #abfaf4 ,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 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 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 #abfag4 ,commission on ,rural ,maternal ,health 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a commission to be known as the ,commission on ,rural ,maternal ,health 7referred to in this section as the ,commission74 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,study ,the ,commission shall conduct a study on issues impacting rural maternal health1 including-- 7,a7 access to and availability of maternal healthcare providers in rural areas1 including the prevalence and impact of maternity care deserts2 7,b7 impediments to access to appropriate maternal care services in rural areas2 7,c7 factors that contribute to maternal mortality1 pregnancy-related mortality1 severe maternal morbidity1 and adverse maternal health outcomes across the full continuum of care1 including the prenatal1 labor and delivery1 and postpartum periods2 7,d7 disparities in maternal health outcomes among rural populations2 and 7,e7 solutions1 best practices1 and evidence-based interventions1 including ,state programs and community-based education and outreach efforts1 to reduce maternal mortality and maternal morbidity rates in rural areas4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjca1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,president1 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the study required by paragraph 7#a71 including such recommendations as the ,commission considers appropriate4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall be composed of #aj members1 as follows3 7,a7 #c members appointed by the ,chair of the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7,b7 #c members appointed by the ,chair of the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 #b members appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7,d7 #b members appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,date of appointments ,all members of the ,commission shall be appointed not more than #ij 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 ,co-chairs ,the ,chair of the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,chair of the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives shall appoint #b of the members of the ,commission to serve as ,co-,chairs4 7d7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,commission have been appointed1 the ,commission shall hold the initial meeting of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,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 ,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 7f7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate on the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,commission submits the report under subsection 7b77#b74 #abfah4 ,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 that provides direct1 practical agricultural instruction or training2 and 7,c7 a public or private secondary school 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 ,,sae ,j#baid1 ,,sae ,j#aaid1 ,,iso #egjj3bjac1 and successor standards1 and 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 shipping1 and installing on eligible equipment approved rollover protection structures4 7#b7 ,limitations ,the amount of a grant under this section shall be not more than the lesser of-- 7,a7 #gj percent of the cost of the eligible entity to purchase1 transport1 and install the approved rollover protection structure1 as documented by the eligible entity2 and 7,b7 #ejj4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,program ,administrator ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 seek competitive bids from nongovernmental organizations to serve as the ,program ,administrator under this section2 7,b7 select #a organization from among 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 and 7,b7 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 appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall use #ejj1jjj for grants under this section2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,program ,administrator-- 7i7 #abe1jjj for promotion of1 and upgrades to a website for1 grants under this section2 and 7ii7 #ajj1jjj for a telephone hotline for grants under this section4 #abfai4 ,improving whistleblower protections under the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7a7 ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission customer protection fund modifications 7#a7 ,separate account for education initiatives and administrative expenses ,section #bc7;g7 of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bf7;g77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting clause 7i72 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting the clauses appropriately2 7iv7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,there shall be deposited into or credited to the ,fund3 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be deposited in1 or credited to1 the ,fund the following3 2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,separate account for education initiatives and administrative expenses 7i7 ,in general ,any amounts contained in1 deposited in1 or credited to the ,fund under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be first deposited in1 or credited to1 a separate account in the ,fund described in clause 7ii71 regardless of outstanding whistleblower awards1 unless the balance of that separate account at the time the amounts are deposited or credited exceeds #aj1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,use of separate account ,the separate account referred to in clause 7i7 shall be available to the ,commission1 without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation1 for-- 7,i7 the purpose described in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,ii7 the funding of administrative and salary expenses necessary for personnel to carry out the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of that paragraph4 4 7#b7 ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission whistleblower program ,section #a7;b7 of ,public ,law #aag-be 7#ace ,stat4 #big2 #acf ,stat4 #bacc2 #acf ,stat4 #bcji2 #acf ,stat4 #eihd2 #aci ,stat4 #df7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking until and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting until expended42 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,definitions ,section #bc7;a7 of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bf7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 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 any distribution made in a ,united ,states bankruptcy proceeding to the ,commission1 an injured investor1 or other defrauded person or entity as a result of information provided by #a or more whistleblowers4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking means any judicial and inserting means any proceeding in a ,united ,states bankruptcy court brought by any party and any judicial2 7ii7 by striking subsection 7h77#b77;,c7 and inserting subsection 7h77#b77;,c77i72 and 7iii7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7b74 7b7 ,strengthening protections for commodity whistleblowers ,section #bc of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#g7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,special rule ,for purposes of subsection 7h71 the term whistleblower includes any individual who takes1 or any #b or more individuals1 acting jointly1 who take1 an action described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of that subsection4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,no employer may1 directly or indirectly1 discharge1 demote1 suspend1 threaten1 blacklist1 harass1 seek to deny any award1 or in any other manner discriminate against a whistleblower in the terms and conditions of employment or post-employment because of any lawful act done by the whistleblower-- 7i7 in providing information in writing or orally1 if the oral report is documented1 including information provided as part of the job duties of the whistleblower1 in accordance with this section to-- 7,i7 the ,commission or the ,attorney ,general2 7,,ii7 a ,federal1 ,state1 or local regulatory or law enforcement agency2 7,,iii7 any ,member of ,congress or any committee of ,congress2 or 7,,iv7 a person with supervisory authority over the whistleblower1 or such other person working for the employer who has the authority to investigate1 discover1 or terminate misconduct2 7ii7 in initiating1 testifying in1 or assisting in any investigation or judicial or administrative action of the ,commission or the ,department of ,justice based upon or related to the information described in clause 7i72 or 7iii7 in providing information1 in writing or orally1 if the oral report is documented1 regarding any conduct that the whistleblower reasonably believes constitutes a violation of any law1 rule1 or regulation subject to the jurisdiction of the ,commission1 or a violation of section #aief1 #aieg1 or #aifj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7or any rule or regulation under any such provision71 to-- 7,i7 a person with supervisory authority over the whistleblower at the employer of the whistleblower2 or 7,,ii7 another individual working for the employer described in subclause 7,i7 who the whistleblower reasonably believes has the authority-- 7aa7 to investigate1 discover1 or terminate the misconduct2 or 7bb7 to take any other action to address the misconduct4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 by striking ,an individual and inserting the following3 7,i7 ,in general ,an individual 2 7ii7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so designated71 by striking 1 unless and all that follows through title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 ,jury trial ,a person against whom an action is brought under this subsection shall be entitled to a jury trial4 7,,iii7 ,burden of proof ,all complaints under this subsection shall be governed by the legal burdens of proof set forth in section #abba7;e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by inserting #b times before the amount2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,employee education on whistleblower rights 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall publish in the ,federal ,register a final rule requiring each registered entity to provide education and training to employees of the registered entity on the rights of whistleblowers and remedies under this section1 including1 at a minimum1 through-- 7,a7 notice provided individually to each employee2 7,b7 posting information on the homepage of the website of the registered entity2 and 7,c7 mandatory training for each employee4 7#b7 ,procedure ,notwithstanding the exceptions described in the undesignated matter following subsection 7b77#d7 of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 that section shall apply to the issuance of the rule under paragraph 7#a74 4 7c7 ,prompt payment of awards ,section #bc7;b7 of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bf7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,timely processing of claims 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,award claim ,the term award claim means a claim submitted by a whistleblower for an award under this section4 7ii7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,division of ,enforcement of the ,commission 7or a designee74 7,b7 ,preliminary determination 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,commission shall make a preliminary determination with respect to an award claim not later than the later of-- 7,i7 the date that is #a year after the deadline established by the ,commission1 by rule1 for the whistleblower to file the award claim2 and 7,,ii7 the date that is #a year after the final resolution of all litigation1 including any appeals1 concerning the covered judicial or administrative action or related action4 7ii7 ,multiple related actions ,if an award claim involves #a or more related actions1 the requirement under clause 7i7 shall apply with respect to the latest deadline with respect to the involved actions4 7,c7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,initial extension ,if the ,director determines that an award claim is sufficiently complex or involves more than #a whistleblower1 or if other good cause exists such that the ,commission cannot reasonably satisfy the requirements under subparagraph 7,b71 as determined by the ,director1 the ,director1 after providing notice to the ,chairman of the ,commission1 may extend the deadline with respect to the satisfaction of those requirements by not more than #ahj days4 7ii7 ,additional extension ,if1 after providing an extension under clause 7i71 the ,director determines that good cause exists such that the ,commission cannot reasonably satisfy the requirement under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,director may extend the deadline described in clause 7i7 for #a additional successive #ahj-;day period only after providing notice to1 and receiving approval from1 the ,commission4 7iii7 ,notice to whistleblower required ,if the ,director exercises authority under clause 7i7 or 7ii71 the ,director shall submit to the whistleblower who filed the award claim that is subject to that exercise a written notification of the exercise4 7,d7 ,final order ,the ,commission shall issue a final order with respect to an award claim not later than #a year after the preliminary determination under subparagraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,applicability ,this paragraph shall apply only to an award claim that the ,director determines is timely submitted under a deadline established by the ,commission after the date of enactment of this paragraph4 4 7d7 ,technical corrections ,section #bc of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,b77i77,,iii71 by striking the ,act each place it appears and inserting this ,act2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking section #gjfd and inserting section #gjf4 ,september #bd1 #bjbf,read twice and placed on the calendar