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16 U.S.C. § 583j–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–3. Administrative services and support
(a) Startup funds
For purposes of assisting the Foundation in establishing an office and meeting initial administrative, project, and other startup expenses, the Secretary is authorized to provide to the Foundation $500,000, from funds appropriated pursuant to section 583j–8(a) of this title, per year for the two years beginning October 1, 1992. Such funds shall remain available to the Foundation until they are expended for authorized purposes.
(b) Matching funds
In addition to the startup funds provided under subsection (a) of this section, for a period of five years beginning October 1, 1992, the Secretary is authorized to provide matching funds for administrative and project expenses incurred by the Foundation as authorized by section 583j–8(b) of this title including reimbursement of expenses under section 583j–1 of this title, not to exceed then current Federal Government per diem rates.
(c) Administrative expenses
At any time, the Secretary may provide the Foundation use of Department of Agriculture personnel, facilities, and equipment, with partial or no reimbursement, with such limitations and on such terms and conditions as the Secretary shall establish.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 405, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2972; Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a), Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a)(1), inserted “, project,” after “administrative” and substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “following November 16, 1990”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a)(2), substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “from November 16, 1990” and inserted “and project” after “administrative”.
heading: Purpose of Pub. L. 103–106
text: Pub. L. 103–106, § 2, Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031, provided that:
“It is the purpose of this Act [see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 583j of this title]—
“(1) to provide for start-up and matching funds for project expenses to carry out the National Forest Foundation Act [16 U.S.C. 583j et seq.]; and
“(2) to extend the funding authorization for start-up expenses for 1 year.”
16 U.S.C. § 583j–4 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–4. Volunteers
The Secretary may accept, without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules and regulations, any director, officer, employee or agent of the Foundation as a volunteer for purposes of the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a through 558d; 86 Stat. 147).
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 406, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–300, May 18, 1972, 86 Stat. 147, as amended, which is classified generally to section 558a et seq. of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 558a of this title and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–5. Audits and report requirements
(a) Audits
For purposes of section 10101 of title 36 the Foundation shall be treated as a corporation in part B of subtitle II of title 36.
(b) Annual reports
The Foundation shall,1 transmit each year to Congress a report of its proceedings and activities of the previous year, including a full and complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 407, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973.)
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (a), “section 10101 of title 36” substituted for “the Act entitled ‘An Act for audit of accounts of private corporations established under Federal law,’ approved August 30, 1964 (36 U.S.C. 1101 through 1103; Public Law 88–504)” and “a corporation in part B of subtitle II of title 36” substituted for “a private corporation established under Federal law” on authority of Pub. L. 105–225, § 5(b), Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1499, the first section of which enacted Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–7. Activities of Foundation and United States Forest Service
The activities of the Foundation authorized under the provisions of this Act shall be supplemental to and shall not preempt any authority or responsibility of the United States Forest Service under any other provision of law.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 409, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973.)
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–593, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2954, which enacted this subchapter, chapter 32A of this title, and section 777e–1 of this title, amended sections 2910, 3702, 3709, 4403, and 4404 of this title, and enacted provisions listed in a table of National Environmental Centers set out under section 668dd of this title and provisions set out in notes under section 3701 of this title and section 4321 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–8. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Startup funds
For the purposes of section 583j–3 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000.
(b) Matching funds
For the purposes of section 583j–3 of this title, during the five-year period beginning October 1, 1992, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 annually to the Secretary of Agriculture to be made available to the Foundation to match, on a one-for-one basis, private contributions made to the Foundation.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 410, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973; Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(b), Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1032.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–106 substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “following November 16, 1990”.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–9. Federal funds
On and after November 5, 2001, the National Forest Foundation may hold Federal funds made available but not immediately disbursed and may use any interest or other investment income earned (before, on, or after November 5, 2001) on Federal funds to carry out the purposes of Public Law 101–593: Provided further, That such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States.
(Pub. L. 107–63, title II, Nov. 5, 2001, 115 Stat. 450.)
heading: References in Text
text: Public Law 101–593, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–593, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2954, which enacted this subchapter, chapter 32A of this title, and section 777e–1 of this title, amended sections 2910, 3702, 3709, 4403, and 4404 of this title, and enacted provisions listed in a table of National Wildlife Refuges set out under section 668dd of this title and provisions set out in notes under section 3701 of this title and section 4321 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002, and not as part of the National Forest Foundation Act which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 106–291, title II, Oct. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 972.
Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(3) [title II], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–176.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title II], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–273.
Pub. L. 105–83, title II, Nov. 14, 1997, 111 Stat. 1577.
heading: Authorized Investments
text: Provisions similar to the proviso in this section were contained in the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, Pub. L. 109–54, title III, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 538, and were repeated in provisions of subsequent appropriations acts which are not set out in the Code. Similar provisions also were contained in the following prior appropriations acts:
Pub. L. 108–447, div. E, title II, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3079.
Pub. L. 108–108, title II, Nov. 10, 2003, 117 Stat. 1288.
Pub. L. 108–7, div. F, title II, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 256.
16 U.S.C. § 585, 586 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 585, 586. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648
text: Sections, act Mar. 31, 1933, ch. 17, §§ 1, 2, 46 Stat. 22, 23, provided for employment, in the nature of work relief, in forestation.
16 U.S.C. § 587a (CONSERVATION)
§ 587a. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, act June 19, 1934, ch. 648, title II, § 1, 48 Stat. 1056, made the provisions of the Federal Employees Compensation Act applicable to enrollees under this subchapter and became obsolete with the expiration of the other sections of this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 588 to 590 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 588 to 590. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 648
text: Sections, act Mar. 31, 1933, ch. 17, §§ 4–6, 48 Stat. 23, related to appropriations, loans and duration of authority for the period of employment in forestation.
text: Act Apr. 8, 1935, ch. 48, § 14, 49 Stat. 119, formerly classified to section 590 of this title, was repealed by Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649.
16 U.S.C. § 590c (CONSERVATION)
§ 590c. Conditions under which benefits of law extended to nongovernment controlled lands
As a condition to the extending of any benefits under this chapter to any lands not owned or controlled by the United States or any of its agencies, the Secretary of Agriculture may, insofar as he may deem necessary for the purposes of this chapter, require—
(1) The enactment and reasonable safeguards for the enforcement of State and local laws imposing suitable permanent restrictions on the use of such lands and otherwise providing for the prevention of soil erosion;
(2) Agreements or covenants as to the permanent use of such lands; and
(3) Contributions in money, services, materials, or otherwise, to any operations conferring such benefits.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 3, 49 Stat. 163.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture, insofar as they involve lands and programs under jurisdiction of that Department, related to compliance with this chapter with respect to pre-construction, construction, and initial operation of transportation system for Canadian and Alaskan natural gas transferred to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, until first anniversary of date of initial operation of Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, see Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1979, §§ 102(f), 203(a), 44 F.R. 33663, 33666, 93 Stat. 1373, 1376, effective July 1, 1979, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System abolished and functions and authority vested in Inspector transferred to Secretary of Energy by section 3012(b) of Pub. L. 102–486, set out as an Abolition of Office of Federal Inspector note under section 719e of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. Functions and authority vested in Secretary of Energy subsequently transferred to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects by section 720d(f) of Title 15.
Functions respecting lands under jurisdiction of Department of the Interior, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 590a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 590f (CONSERVATION)
§ 590f. Authorization of appropriation
There are authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of this chapter such sums as Congress may from time to time determine to be necessary.
Appropriations for carrying out this chapter allocated for the production or procurement of nursery stock by any Federal agency, or funds appropriated to any Federal agency for allocation to cooperating States for the production or procurement of nursery stock, shall remain available for expenditure for not more than three fiscal years.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 6, 49 Stat. 164; Sept. 21, 1944, ch. 412, title III, § 302(a), 58 Stat. 738.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1944—Act Sept. 21, 1944, inserted second par.
16 U.S.C. § 590g–1, 590g–2 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 590g–1, 590g–2. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 590g–1, acts July 5, 1952, ch. 574, title I, 66 Stat. 347; July 28, 1953, ch. 251, title I, 67 Stat. 216, which related to allocations to the Soil Conservation Service for services of its technicians in formulating and carrying out the agricultural conservation program in the participating counties, was apparently restricted to the appropriation acts of which in each case it was a part.
Section 590g–2, act July 5, 1952, ch. 574, title I, 66 Stat. 347, which related to allocations for State agricultural conservation programs to be utilized in determining the most needed conservation practices on individual farms, was apparently restricted to the appropriation act of which it was a part.
16 U.S.C. § 590h–1, 590h–2 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 590h–1, 590h–2. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section 590h–1, act June 16, 1938, ch. 464, title I, 52 Stat. 746 (the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act, 1939), which authorized the utilization of certain agencies in administering the naval stores conservation programs and in making payments to gum naval stores producers, was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts.
Section 590h–2, act July 2, 1940, ch. 521, § 9, 54 Stat. 729, which related to correction of certain inequities in agricultural adjustment or conservation payments, was omitted as executed.
16 U.S.C. § 590i (CONSERVATION)
§ 590i. Surveys and investigations; publication of information
The Secretary is authorized to conduct surveys, investigations, and research relating to the conditions and factors affecting, and methods of accomplishing most effectively, the policy and purposes of section 590g(a) of this title. Notwithstanding any provision of existing law, the Secretary is authorized to make public such information as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 9, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, § 1, 49 Stat. 1150; amended June 28, 1937, ch. 395, § 2, 50 Stat. 329; Pub. L. 97–375, title I, § 103(c), Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1819.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1982—Pub. L. 97–375 struck out requirement that the Secretary transmit to Congress a report on operations under this subchapter, including a statement by classes and amounts of expenditures and obligations, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1937, and for each fiscal year thereafter.
1937—Act June 28, 1937, inserted last sentence.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions respecting lands under jurisdiction of Department of the Interior, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 590a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 590i–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590i–1. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, act July 22, 1942, ch. 516, 56 Stat. 691 (the Department of Agriculture Appropriation Act, 1943), which related to furnishing photographs, mosaics, and maps required by the Soil Conservation Service, was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
July 1, 1941, ch. 267, 55 Stat. 434.
June 25, 1940, ch. 421, 54 Stat. 560.
June 30, 1939, ch. 253, title I, 53 Stat. 973.
June 16, 1938, ch. 464, title I, 52 Stat. 744.
June 29, 1937, ch. 404, 50 Stat. 429.
16 U.S.C. § 590i–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590i–2. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, act July 2, 1942, ch. 473, 56 Stat. 508 (the Department of the Interior Appropriation Act, 1943), which related to furnishing photographs, mosaics, and maps required in soil conservation operations of the Department of the Interior, was not repeated in subsequent appropriation acts. Similar provision was contained in prior appropriation act of June 28, 1941, ch. 259, 55 Stat. 306.
16 U.S.C. § 590j (CONSERVATION)
§ 590j. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Agricultural commodity
The term “agricultural commodity” means—
(A) an agricultural commodity; and
(B) any regional or market classification, type, or grade of an agricultural commodity.
(2) Technical assistance
(A) In general
The term “technical assistance” means technical expertise, information, and tools necessary for the conservation of natural resources on land active in agricultural, forestry, or related uses.
(B) Inclusions
The term “technical assistance” includes—
(i) technical services provided directly to farmers, ranchers, and other eligible entities, such as conservation planning, technical consultation, and assistance with design and implementation of conservation practices; and
(ii) technical infrastructure, including activities, processes, tools, and agency functions needed to support delivery of technical services, such as technical standards, resource inventories, training, data, technology, monitoring, and effects analyses.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 10, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, § 1, 49 Stat. 1150; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title II, § 2802(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1085; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title II, § 2802(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1813.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 2802(b), amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The term ‘agricultural commodity’ as used in this chapter means any such commodity and any regional or market classification, type, or grade thereof.”
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
16 U.S.C. § 590k (CONSERVATION)
§ 590k. Availability of funds
All funds available for carrying out this chapter shall be available for allotment to the bureaus and offices of the Department of Agriculture and for transfer to such other agencies of the Federal or State Governments, or to local public agencies, as the Secretary may request to cooperate or assist in carrying out this chapter, and for payments to committees or associations of producers in any region or regions to cover the estimated administrative expenses to be incurred by any such committee or association in cooperating in carrying out this chapter: Provided, That the Secretary may prescribe that all or part of such estimated expenses of any such committee or association may be deducted pro rata from the payments or grants made to the members thereof: Provided further, That the Secretary may make such payments in advance of determination of performance. Funds so transferred may be placed in a single account for each State.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 11, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, § 1, 49 Stat. 1150; amended June 24, 1936, ch. 767, 49 Stat. 1915; Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 950, § 6(c), 70 Stat. 1033; Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(a)(1)(B), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1005.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–127, at end of first sentence, substituted “performance” for “performance: Provided further, That the transfer of funds for services of technicians in formulating and carrying out agricultural conservation programs, from allotments for agricultural conservation payments within a State, shall be subject to such limitations and conditions as may be provided in appropriation or other law”.
1956—Act Aug. 3, 1956, authorized transfer of funds to local public agencies and provided that transfer of funds for services of technicians in formulating and carrying out agricultural programs from allotments for agricultural conservation payments within the State shall be subject to such limitations and conditions as may be provided in the appropriation or other law, and that funds so transferred may be placed in a single account for each State.
1936—Act June 24, 1936, authorized availability of funds for payments to committees or associations of producers to cover the estimated administrative expenses.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions respecting lands under jurisdiction of Department of the Interior, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 590a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 590l (CONSERVATION)
§ 590l. Expansion of domestic and foreign markets for agricultural commodities; advances for crop insurance; transfer of funds to corporation
(a) Market expansion and surplus disposition
Whenever the Secretary finds that the exercise of the powers conferred in this section will tend to carry out the purpose specified in clause (5) of section 590g(a) of this title, or will tend to provide for and maintain a continuous and stable supply of agricultural commodities adequate to meet consumer demand at prices fair to both producers and consumers, or both, he shall use such part as he deems necessary of the sums appropriated to carry out this chapter for the expansion of domestic and foreign markets or for seeking new or additional markets for agricultural commodities or the products thereof or for the removal or disposition of surpluses of such commodities or the products thereof.
(b) Advances for premiums
The Secretary is authorized to make advances to producers for the purpose of assisting them to insure their crops with the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. The Secretary shall remit the amount of any such advances to a producer directly to such Corporation in payment of the premium on the insurance for which the producer has made application. Advances shall only be made to producers who are participating or who agree to participate in a program formulated pursuant to section 590h of this title. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the terms and conditions of such advances shall be fixed by the Secretary. In carrying out the provisions of this subsection, the Secretary may transfer to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, prior to the execution of applications for insurance or requests for advances by producers, the funds estimated as necessary to cover the advances which will be requested for the payment of premiums under a crop-insurance program, and any portion of such funds not used for advances to producers under such program shall be returned to the Secretary by the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 12, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, § 1, 49 Stat. 1151; amended Mar. 25, 1939, ch. 15, 53 Stat. 550; July 2, 1940, ch. 521, § 1, 54 Stat. 727.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1940—Subsec. (b). Act July 2, 1940, inserted last sentence.
1939—Act Mar. 25, 1939, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Administration of program of Federal Crop Insurance Corporation transferred to Secretary of Agriculture by Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1946, § 501, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7877, 60 Stat. 1100, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation consolidated with other agencies into Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Administration for duration of World War II, see Ex. Ord. No. 9069, Feb. 23, 1942.
Functions respecting lands under jurisdiction of Department of the Interior, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 590a of this title.