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SEC. 10906. REPORT ON GEOGRAPHICALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMERS
AND RANCHERS.
(a) DEFINITION OF GEOGRAPHICALLY DISADVANTAGED FARMER
OR RANCHER.—In this section, the term ‘‘geographically disadvan-
taged farmer or rancher’ means a farmer or rancher in—
(1) an insular area (as defined in section 1404 of the
National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy
Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103) (as amended by section 7502(a));
or
(2) a State other than 1 of the 48 contiguous States.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the Com-
mittee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate
a report that describes—
(1) barriers to efficient and competitive transportation of
inputs and products by geographically disadvantaged farmers
and ranchers; and
(2) means of encouraging and assisting geographically dis-
advantaged farmers and ranchers—
(A) to own and operate farms and ranches; and
(B) to participate equitably in the full range of agricul-
tural programs offered by the Department of Agriculture.
SEC. 10907. STUDIES ON AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND TECH-
NOLOGY.
(a) SCIENTIFIC STUDIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Agriculture may conduct
scientific studies on—
(A) the transmission of spongiform encephalopathy in
deer, elk, and moose; and
(B) chronic wasting disease (including the risks that
chronic wasting disease poses to livestock).
(2) REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate
a report on the results of any scientific studies conducted under
paragraph (1).
(b) VACCINES.—
(1) VACCINE STORAGE STUDY.—The Secretary may—
(A) conduct a study to determine the number of doses
of livestock disease vaccines that should be available to
protect against livestock diseases that could be introduced
into the United States; and
(B) compare that number with the number of doses
of the livestock disease vaccines that are available as of
that date.
(2) STOCKPILING
OF
VACCINES.—If, after conducting the
study and comparison described in paragraph (1), the Secretary
determines that there is an insufficient number of doses of
a particular vaccine referred to in that paragraph, the Secretary
may take such actions as are necessary to obtain the required
additional doses of the vaccine.
SEC. 10908. REPORT ON TOBACCO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.
Not later than December 31, 2002, and annually thereafter
through 2006, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress
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a report that describes all programs and activities that States
have carried out using funds received under all phases of the
Master Settlement Agreement of 1997.
SEC. 10909. REPORT ON SALE AND USE OF PESTICIDES FOR AGRICUL-
TURAL USES.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
Forestry of the Senate a report on the manner in which the Agency
is applying regulations of the Agency governing the sale and use
of pesticides for agricultural use to electronic commerce trans-
actions.
SEC. 10910. REVIEW OF OPERATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL
RESOURCE PROGRAMS ON TRIBAL TRUST LAND.
(a) REVIEW.—The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this
section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall conduct a review of the operation
of agricultural and natural resource programs available to farmers
and ranchers operating on tribal and trust land, including—
(1) agricultural commodity, price support, and farm income
support programs (collectively referred to in this section as
‘‘agricultural commodity programs’’);
(2) conservation programs (including financial and technical
assistance);
(3) agricultural credit programs;
(4) rural development programs; and
(5) forestry programs.
(b) CRITERIA FOR REVIEW.—In carrying out the review under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider—
(1) the extent to which agricultural commodity programs
and conservation programs are consistent with tribal goals
and priorities regarding the sustainable use of agricultural
land;
(2) strategies for increasing tribal participation in agricul-
tural commodity programs and conservation programs;
(3) the educational and training opportunities available
to Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes in the practical,
technical, and professional aspects of agriculture and land
management; and
(4) the development and management of agricultural land
under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes in accordance with
integrated resource management plans that—
(A) ensure proper management of the land;
(B) produce increased economic returns;
(C) promote employment opportunities; and
(D) improve the social and economic well-being of
Indian tribes and members of Indian tribes.
(c) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall consult with—
(1) the Secretary of the Interior;
(2) local officers and employees of the Department of Agri-
culture; and
(3) program recipients.
(d) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that
contains—
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(1) a description of the results of the review conducted
under this section;
(2) recommendations for program improvements; and
(3) a description of actions that will be taken to carry
out the improvements.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.