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7 U.S.C. § 3808 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3808. Cooperation with States
In order to avoid duplication of functions, facilities, and personnel, and to attain closer coordination and greater effectiveness and economy in administration of this chapter and State laws and regulations relating to the feeding of garbage to swine, the Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with State departments of agriculture and other State agencies charged with the administration and enforcement of such State laws and regulations and to provide that any such State agency which has adequate facilities, personnel, and procedures, as determined by the Secretary, may assist the Secretary in the administration and enforcement of this chapter and regulations hereunder. The Secretary is further authorized to coordinate the administration of this chapter and regulations with such State laws and regulations whenever feasible: Provided, That nothing herein shall affect the jurisdiction of the Secretary under any other Federal law, or any authority to cooperate with State agencies or other agencies or persons under existing provisions of law, or affect any restrictions upon such cooperation.
(Pub. L. 96–468, § 9, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2232.)
7 U.S.C. § 3810 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3810. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title IX, § 914(b)(1), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1186
text: Section, Pub. L. 96–468, § 11, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2233, authorized Secretary to appoint and consult with advisory committees concerning matters within scope of this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3811 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3811. Issuance of regulations; maintenance of rec­ords
The Secretary is authorized to issue such regulations and to require the maintenance of such records as he deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 96–468, § 11, formerly § 12, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2233; renumbered § 11, Pub. L. 104–127, title IX, § 914(b)(2), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1186.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 11 of Pub. L. 96–468 was classified to section 3810 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 104–127.
7 U.S.C. § 3812 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3812. Authority in addition to other laws; effect on State laws
The authority conferred by this chapter shall be in addition to authority conferred by other statutes. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to repeal or supersede any State law prohibiting the feeding of garbage to swine or to prohibit any State from enforcing requirements relating to the treatment of garbage to be fed to swine or the feeding thereof which are more stringent than those under this chapter or the regulations hereunder.
(Pub. L. 96–468, § 12, formerly § 13, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2233; renumbered § 12, Pub. L. 104–127, title IX, § 914(b)(2), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1186.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12 of Pub. L. 96–468 was renumbered section 11 and is classified to section 3811 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3813 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3813. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 96–468, § 13, formerly § 14, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2234; renumbered § 13, Pub. L. 104–127, title IX, § 914(b)(2), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1186.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 13 of Pub. L. 96–468 was renumbered section 12 and is classified to section 3812 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3901 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3901. Congressional findings
Congress finds that—
(a) basic research on malignant tumors or cancers is essential to protect the health of domestic animals, poultry, and wildlife, including birds;
(b) carcinogenic agents have not been adequately identified in domestic animals, poultry, and wildlife management;
(c) basic research in diagnosis, prevention, and control of malignant tumors in animals and birds has not been adequately coordinated;
(d) significant theories of a common factor in malignant tumors, such as chorionic gonad­otropin, have not been pursued in depth;
(e) research on diagnosis, prevention, and control of cancer in animals and birds will be beneficial in identifying any common factors in human and animal malignant tumors, if such exist; and
(f) it is imperative for the Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health to coordinate and consult with regard to the research authorized under this chapter to achieve the maximum benefits from such research.
(Pub. L. 96–469, § 2, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2235.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 96–469, § 1, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2235, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Animal Cancer Research Act’.”
7 U.S.C. § 3902 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3902. Research program on cancer in animals and birds
The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a program of basic research on cancer in animals and birds at appropriate facilities within the Department of Agriculture or by grants to other qualified research facilities.
(Pub. L. 96–469, § 3, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2235.)
7 U.S.C. § 3903 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3903. Annual program review to achieve coordination with National Cancer Institute program
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the National Institutes of Health shall annually review the research program conducted under this chapter in order to coordinate the program with the National Cancer Institute research program.
(Pub. L. 96–469, § 4, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2235.)
7 U.S.C. § 3904 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3904. Authorization of appropriations; restriction
(a) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to administer the program under this chapter $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1982, and $25,000,000 annually thereafter through the end of fiscal year 1986.
(b) Not more than 30 per centum of any of the amounts appropriated under this section in any fiscal year may be obligated for research under section 3902 of this title at facilities of the Department of Agriculture.
(Pub. L. 96–469, § 5, Oct. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 2235.)
7 U.S.C. § 4003 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4003. Study of potential for expansion of United States agricultural export markets; report to President and Congress
(a) The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative and any other appropriate agency of the United States Government as determined by the Secretary, shall perform a study of the potential for expansion of United States agricultural export markets and the use of agricultural exports in obtaining natural resources or other commodities and products needed by the United States. The Secretary shall complete the study and submit to the President and Congress a report on the study before June 30, 1981.
(b) In performing the study, the Secretary shall determine for the next five years—
(1) world food, feed, and fiber needs;
(2) estimated United States and world food, feed, and fiber production capabilities;
(3) potential new or expanded foreign markets for United States agricultural products;
(4) the potential for the development of international agreements for the exchange of United States agricultural products for natural resources, including energy sources, or other commodities and products needed by the United States; and
(5) the steps that the United States must take to (A) increase agricultural export trade, and (B) obtain needed natural resources or other commodities and products in exchange for agricultural products, to the maximum extent feasible.
(Pub. L. 96–494, title II, § 210, Dec. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 2576.)
7 U.S.C. § 4004a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4004a. Applicability of supplemental nutrition assistance requirements
Section 2013(b) of this title shall not apply with respect to distribution of surplus commodities under section 4004 of this title.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XI, § 1114(d), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1269; Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, § 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(II), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1096, 1098; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IV, § 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(II), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1857, 1859.)
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.
Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981, and not as part of the Agricultural Act of 1980 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(II), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 2013(b) of this title.
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, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
Amendment by section 4002(b)(1)(B), (2)(II) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 4407 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Congress.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 4005 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4005. “Fuel conversion price” defined
As used in this chapter, the phrase “fuel conversion price” means the price for an agricultural commodity determined by the Secretary of Agriculture that will permit gasoline-alcohol mixtures using alcohol produced from the commodity to be competitive in price with unleaded gasoline priced at the point it leaves the refinery, adjusted for differences in octane rating, taking into consideration the energy value of the commodity and other appropriate values designed to represent, on a national average basis, the value of byproducts also recoverable from the commodity; the direct costs and capital recovery costs for a grain alcohol distillery capable of producing forty million gallons of alcohol and recovering byproducts annually; and Federal tax and other Federal incentives applicable to alcohol used for fuel.
(Pub. L. 96–494, title II, § 212, Dec. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 2578.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this title”, meaning title II of Pub. L. 96–494, Dec. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 2570, as amended, which enacted this chapter and section 1445h of this title, amended sections 1444c, 1445b, 1445e, and 1446 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1445e, and 1445h and 4001 of this title and section 714c of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4001 of this title and Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 4101 to 4110 (AGRICULTURE)
§§ 4101 to 4110. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 4101 to 4110 were omitted pursuant to section 4110 which provided that the National Agricultural Cost of Production Standards Review Board established by this chapter ceased to exist on Sept. 30, 1995.
Section 4101, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1005, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1261, established Board.
Section 4102, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1006, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1261; Pub. L. 99–198, title X, § 1023(a), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1460; Pub. L. 101–624, title XI, § 1145(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3516, provided for membership of Board, duration of terms of appointment, number of terms, and Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Section 4103, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1007, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1261, outlined functions of Board.
Section 4104, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1008, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1262, provided for meetings of Board.
Section 4105, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1009, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1262, related to Board recommendations to Secretary.
Section 4106, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1010, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1262, provided for reports by Board to Secretary and Congress.
Section 4107, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1011, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1262, provided for support and clerical services to assist Board.
Section 4108, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1012, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1262, provided for compensation and travel expenses for Board members.
Section 4109, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1013, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1262, authorized appropriations for this chapter.
Section 4110, Pub. L. 97–98, title X, § 1014, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1263; Pub. L. 99–198, title X, § 1023(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1460; Pub. L. 101–624, title XI, § 1145(b), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3516, provided that Board would cease to exist on Sept. 30, 1995.
7 U.S.C. § 4202 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4202. Identifying effects of Federal programs on conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses
(a) Development of criteria to identify
The Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with other departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government, shall develop criteria for identifying the effects of Federal programs on the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses.
(b) Use of criteria to identify
Departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government shall use the criteria established under subsection (a) of this section, to identify the quantity of farmland actually converted by Federal programs, and to identify and take into account the adverse effects of Federal programs on the preservation of farmland; consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could lessen such adverse effects; and assure that such Federal programs, to the extent practicable, are compatible with State, unit of local government, and private programs and policies to protect farmland.
(c) Availability of restorative, etc., information
The Department of Agriculture may make available to States, units of local government, individuals, organizations, and other units of the Federal Government information useful in restoring, maintaining, and improving the quantity and quality of farmland.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1541, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1342; Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1454, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3614.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–624 inserted “to identify the quantity of farmland actually converted by Federal programs, and” after “of this section,”.
7 U.S.C. § 4203 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4203. Existing policies and procedures; review, etc.
(a) Each department, agency, independent commission, or other unit of the Federal Government, with the assistance of the Department of Agriculture, shall review current provisions of law, administrative rules and regulations, and policies and procedures applicable to it to determine whether any provision thereof will prevent such unit of the Federal Government from taking appropriate action to comply fully with the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Each department, agency, independent commission, or other unit of the Federal Government, with the assistance of the Department of Agriculture, shall, as appropriate, develop proposals for action to bring its programs, authorities, and administrative activities into conformity with the purpose and policy of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1542, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1343.)
7 U.S.C. § 4204 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4204. Technical assistance
The Secretary is encouraged to provide technical assistance to any State or unit of local government, or any nonprofit organization, as determined by the Secretary, that desires to develop programs or policies to limit the conversion of productive farmland to nonagricultural uses.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1543, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1343.)
7 U.S.C. § 4205 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4205. Farmland resource information
(a) The Secretary, through existing agencies or interagency groups, and in cooperation with the cooperative extension services of the States, shall design and implement educational programs and materials emphasizing the importance of productive farmland to the Nation’s well-being and distribute educational materials through communications media, schools, groups, and other Federal agencies.
(b) The Secretary shall designate one or more farmland information centers to serve as central depositories and distribution points for information on farmland issues, policies, programs, technical principles, and innovative actions or proposals by local and State governments.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1544, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1343.)
7 U.S.C. § 4206 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4206. Grants, contracts, etc., authority
The Secretary may carry out the purposes of this chapter, with existing facilities and funds otherwise available, through the use of grants, contracts, or such other means as the Secretary deems appropriate.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1545, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1343.)
7 U.S.C. § 4207 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4207. Reporting requirement
On January 1, 1987, and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year.1 the Secretary of Agriculture shall report to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives on the progress made in implementing the provisions of this chapter. Such report shall include information on—
(1) the effects, if any, of Federal programs, authorities, and administrative activities with respect to the protection of United States farmland; and
(2) the results of the reviews of existing policies and procedures required under section 4203(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1546, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1343; Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1255(a), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1518.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–198 substituted “On January 1, 1987, and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year.” for “Within one year after December 22, 1981,”.
7 U.S.C. § 4208 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4208. Limitations
(a) This chapter does not authorize the Federal Government in any way to regulate the use of private or non-Federal land, or in any way affect the property rights of owners of such land.
(b) None of the provisions or other requirements of this chapter shall apply to the acquisition or use of farmland for national defense purposes during a national emergency.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1547, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1344; Pub. L. 101–624, title XXV, § 2502, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4066.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–624 inserted before period at end “during a national emergency”.
7 U.S.C. § 4209 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4209. Prohibition on maintenance of actions
This chapter shall not be deemed to provide a basis for any action, either legal or equitable, by any person or class of persons challenging a Federal project, program, or other activity that may affect farmland: Provided, That the Governor of an affected State where a State policy or program exists to protect farmland may bring an action in the Federal district court of the district where a Federal program is proposed to enforce the requirements of section 4202 of this title and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1548, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1344; Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1255(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1518.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–198 substituted “by any person” for “by any State, local unit of government, or any person” and inserted proviso.
7 U.S.C. § 4303 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4303. Floral research and promotion orders
To effectuate the declared policy of this chapter, the Secretary shall, subject to the provisions of this chapter, issue and, from time to time, may amend orders applicable to persons engaged in production, sale, importation, or handling of flowers and plants. Such orders shall be applicable to all production or marketing areas, or both, in the United States.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XVII, § 1704, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1350.)
7 U.S.C. § 4304 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4304. Notice and hearing
Whenever the Secretary has reason to believe that the issuance of an order will tend to effectuate the declared policy of this chapter, the Secretary shall give due notice and opportunity for hearing upon a proposed order. Such hearing may be requested and a proposal for an order submitted by an organization certified pursuant to section 4315 of this chapter, or by any interested person affected by the provisions of this chapter, including the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XVII, § 1705, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1350.)
7 U.S.C. § 4305 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4305. Finding and issuance of orders
After notice and opportunity for hearing as provided in section 4304 of this title, the Secretary shall issue an order if the Secretary finds, and sets forth in such order, upon the evidence introduced at such hearing, that the issuance of such order and all the terms and conditions thereof will tend to effectuate the declared policy of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XVII, § 1706, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1350.)
7 U.S.C. § 4308 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4308. Referendum; necessity, etc.
(a) The Secretary shall conduct a referendum among domestic producers and importers not exempt under section 4311 of this title who, during a representative period determined by the Secretary, have been engaged in the production or importation of flowers and plants, for the purpose of ascertaining whether the issuance of an order is approved or favored by such domestic producers and importers. No order issued pursuant to this chapter shall be effective unless the Secretary determines that the issuance of such order is approved or favored by not less than two-thirds of the producers and importers voting in such referendum, or by a majority of the producers and importers voting in such referendum if such majority produced and imported not less than two-thirds of the total value of the flowers and plants produced and imported by those producers and importers voting in such referendum during a representative period defined by the Secretary.
(b) The Secretary shall be reimbursed from assessments for all costs incurred by the Government in connection with the conduct of the referendum, except for the salaries of Government employees.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XVII, § 1709, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1354.)
7 U.S.C. § 4309 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4309. Suspension and termination of orders
(a) Prerequisites
Whenever the Secretary finds that any order issued under this chapter, or any provisions thereof, obstructs or does not tend to effectuate the declared policy of this chapter, the Secretary shall terminate or suspend the operation of such order or such provisions thereof.
(b) Referendum
The Secretary may conduct a referendum at any time, and shall hold a referendum on request of 10 per centum or more of the number of producers and importers voting in the referendum approving the order, to determine whether such producers and importers favor the termination or suspension of the order, and shall suspend or terminate such order six months after the Secretary determines that suspension or termination of the order is approved or favored by a majority of the producers and importers voting in such referendum who, during a representative period determined by the Secretary, have been engaged in the production or importation of flowers and plants.
(c) Nature of order
The termination or suspension of any order, or any provision thereof, shall not be considered an order within the meaning of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XVII, § 1710, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1354.)