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7 U.S.C. § 3292b (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3292b. Competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs
(a) 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 development.
(b) Purpose of grants
Grants under this section shall be directed to agricultural research, extension, and teaching activities that will—
(1) 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 studies;
(2) ensure that United States scientists, extension agents, 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 research, extension, and teaching;
(3) enhance the capabilities of colleges and universities to do collaborative research with other countries, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, on issues relevant to United States agricultural competitiveness;
(4) 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 agriculture; and
(5) enhance the capability of United States colleges and universities, in cooperation with other Federal agencies, to provide leadership and educational programs that will assist United States natural resources and food production, processing, and distribution businesses and industries to compete internationally, including product market identification, international policies limiting or enhancing market production, development of new or enhancement of existing markets, and production efficiencies.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1459A, as added Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 229, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 545; amended Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7112, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 433; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7131, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1228; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7131, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1989.)
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—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7131, substituted “2012” for “2007”.
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–171 substituted “2007” for “2002”.
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 this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3294 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3294. Center For North American Studies
(a) Establishment
The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a center, to be known as the Center For North American Studies, whose primary purpose shall be to promote better agricultural relationships among Canada, Mexico, and the United States through cooperative study, training, and research.
(b) Location
The Institute shall be located at an institution of higher education or at a consortium of such institutions.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1994 and such sums as may necessary for each of fiscal years 1995 and 1996.
(Pub. L. 102–532, § 4, Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3512.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1992, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3301 to 3304 (AGRICULTURE)
§§ 3301 to 3304. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1421, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1552
text: Section 3301, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1459, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1016, required Secretary of Agriculture to transmit to Congress, not later than March 31, 1979, an evaluation of economic and social consequences of programs of Extension Service and cooperative extension services.
text: Section 3302, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1460, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1016, required Secretary to conduct a comprehensive study of effects of changing climate and weather on crop and livestock productivity and submit a report, with recommendations, to President and Congress within twelve months after Sept. 29, 1977.
text: Section 3303, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1461, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1016, required Secretary to conduct, and, within twelve months after September 29, 1977, submit to President and Congress a report containing results of and Secretary’s recommendations concerning an investigation and analysis of practicability, desirability, and feasibility of collecting organic waste materials.
text: Section 3304, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1462, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1017, required Secretary to conduct a comprehensive study of status and future needs of agricultural research facilities and, within fourteen months after September 29, 1977, submit to President and Congress a report on this study, with recommendations.
7 U.S.C. § 3310 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3310. Limitation on indirect costs for agricultural research, education, and extension programs
(a) In general
Except as otherwise provided in law, indirect costs charged against any agricultural research, education, or extension grant awarded under this Act or any other Act pursuant to authority delegated to the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics shall not exceed 22 percent of the total Federal funds provided under the grant award, as determined by the Secretary.
(b) Exception
Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a grant awarded competitively under section 638 of title 15.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1462, as added Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 230(a), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 546; amended Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7222, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 454; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7132(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1228; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7132(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1989.)
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1462 of Pub. L. 95–113 was classified to section 3304 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–198.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7132(a), substituted “any agricultural” for “a competitive agricultural” and “22 percent” for “19 percent”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–171 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
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 this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3310a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3310a. Research equipment grants
(a) In general
The Secretary may make competitive grants for the acquisition of special purpose scientific research equipment for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs of eligible institutions described in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Eligible institutions
The Secretary may make a grant under this section to—
(1) a college or university; or
(2) a State cooperative institution.
(c) Maximum amount
The amount of a grant made to an eligible institution under this section may not exceed $500,000.
(d) Prohibition on charge of equipment as indirect costs
The cost of acquisition or depreciation of equipment purchased with a grant under this section shall not be—
(1) charged as an indirect cost against another Federal grant; or
(2) included as part of the indirect cost pool for purposes of calculating the indirect cost rate of an eligible institution.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1462A, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7402, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 456; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7133, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1228; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7133, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1989.)
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—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7133, substituted “2012” for “2007”.
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 this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3313 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3313. Payment of funds
Except as provided elsewhere in this Act or any other Act of Congress, funds available for allotment under this chapter shall be paid to each eligible institution or State at such time and in such amounts as shall be determined by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1467, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1018.)
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in text, see note set out under section 3102 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3314 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3314. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–185, title I, § 103(f)(3)(C), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 528
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1468, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1018, related to withholding of funds if Secretary determines institution or State is not entitled to allotment under this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3315a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3315a. Availability of competitive grant funds
Except as otherwise provided by law, funds made available to the Secretary to carry out a competitive agricultural research, education, or extension grant program under this or any other Act shall be available for obligation for a 2-year period beginning on October 1 of the fiscal year for which the funds are made available.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1469A, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7217, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 449.)
7 U.S.C. § 3316 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3316. Rules and regulations
The Secretary is authorized to issue such rules and regulations as the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1470, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1019.)
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in text, see note set out under section 3102 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3317 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3317. Program evaluation studies
(a) The Secretary shall regularly conduct program evaluations to meet the purposes of this chapter and the responsibilities assigned to the Secretary and the Department of Agriculture in this chapter. Such evaluations shall be designed to provide information that may be used to improve the administration and effectiveness of agricultural research, extension, and teaching programs in achieving their stated objectives.
(b) The Secretary is authorized to encourage and foster the regular evaluation of agricultural research, extension, and teaching programs within the State agricultural experiment stations, cooperative extension services, and colleges and universities, through the development and support of cooperative evaluation programs and program evaluation centers and institutes.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1471, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1439(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1314.)
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in subsec. (a), see note set out under section 3102 of this title.
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. § 3319a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319a. Cost-reimbursable agreements
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture may enter into cost-reimbursable agreements with State cooperative institutions or other colleges and universities without regard to any requirement for competition, for the acquisition of goods or services, including personal services, to carry out agricultural research, extension, or teaching activities of mutual interest. Reimbursable costs under such agreements shall include the actual direct costs of performance, as mutually agreed on by the parties, and the indirect costs of performance, not exceeding 10 percent of the direct cost.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1473A, as added Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1426, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1553; amended Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 231, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 547.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Pub. L. 105–185 inserted “or other colleges and universities” after “institutions” in first sentence.
7 U.S.C. § 3319b (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319b. Joint requests for proposals
(a) In general
In carrying out any competitive agricultural research, education, or extension grant program authorized under this or any other Act, the Secretary may cooperate with 1 or more other Federal agencies (including the National Science Foundation) in issuing joint requests for proposals, awarding grants, and administering grants, for similar or related research, education, or extension projects or activities.
(b) Administration
(1) Secretary
The Secretary may delegate authority to issue requests for proposals, make grant awards, or administer grants, in whole or in part, to a cooperating Federal agency.
(2) Cooperating Federal agency
The cooperating Federal agency may delegate to the Secretary authority to issue requests for proposals, make grant awards, or administer grants, in whole or in part.
(c) Regulations
The Secretary and a cooperating Federal agency may agree to make applicable to recipients of grants—
(1) the post-award grant administration regulations applicable to recipients of grants from the Secretary; or
(2) the post-award grant administration regulations applicable to recipients of grants from the cooperating Federal agency.
(d) Joint peer review panels
Subject to section 3129a of this title, the Secretary and a cooperating Federal agency may establish joint peer review panels for the purpose of evaluating grant proposals.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1473B, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7403(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 456.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3319b, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1473B, as added Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1427, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1553, provided for technology development for small- and medium-sized farming operations, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1601(f)(1)(E), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704.
heading: Purposes
text: Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7403(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 456, provided that:
“The purposes of this section [enacting this section] are—
“(1) to reduce the duplication of administrative functions relating to grant awards and administration among Federal agencies conducting similar types of research, education, and extension programs;
“(2) to maximize the use of peer review resources in research, education, and extension programs; and
“(3) to reduce the burden on potential recipients that may offer similar proposals to receive competitive grants under different Federal programs in overlapping subject areas.”
7 U.S.C. § 3319c (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319c. Repealed. Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1601(f)(1)(F), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1473C, as added Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1427, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1554, provided for a special technology development research program.
7 U.S.C. § 3319g (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319g. Fees
In fiscal year 2003 and thereafter, the agency is authorized to charge fees, commensurate with the fair market value, for any permit, easement, lease, or other special use authorization for the occupancy or use of land and facilities (including land and facilities at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center) issued by the agency, as authorized by law, and such fees shall be credited to this account, and shall remain available until expended for authorized purposes.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. A, title I, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 17.)
heading: References in Text
text: The agency, referred to in text, means the Agricultural Research Service.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 107–76, title I, Nov. 29, 2001, 115 Stat. 709.
Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title I], Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–6.
Pub. L. 106–78, title I, Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1140.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(a) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681, 2681–5.
7 U.S.C. § 3319h (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319h. Funds for research facilities
In fiscal year 2003 and thereafter, funds may be received from any State, other political subdivision, organization, or individual for the purpose of establishing any research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, as authorized by law.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. A, title I, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 17.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 107–76, title I, Nov. 29, 2001, 115 Stat. 709.
Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title I], Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–6.
Pub. L. 106–78, title I, Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1140.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(a) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681, 2681–5.
Pub. L. 105–86, title I, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2084.
Pub. L. 104–180, title I, Aug. 6, 1996, 110 Stat. 1574.
Pub. L. 104–37, title I, Oct. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 304.
Pub. L. 103–330, title I, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2440.
Pub. L. 103–111, title I, Oct. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 1051.
Pub. L. 102–341, title I, Aug. 14, 1992, 106 Stat. 878.
7 U.S.C. § 3319i (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319i. Capacity building grants for NLGCA Institutions
(a) Grant program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall make competitive grants to NLGCA Institutions to assist the NLGCA Institutions in maintaining and expanding the capacity of the NLGCA Institutions to conduct education, research, and outreach activities relating to—
(A) agriculture;
(B) renewable resources; and
(C) other similar disciplines.
(2) Use of funds
An NLGCA Institution that receives a grant under paragraph (1) may use the funds made available through the grant to maintain and expand the capacity of the NLGCA Institution—
(A) to successfully compete for funds from Federal grants and other sources to carry out educational, research, and outreach activities that address priority concerns of national, regional, State, and local interest;
(B) to disseminate information relating to priority concerns to—
(i) interested members of the agriculture, renewable resources, and other relevant communities;
(ii) the public; and
(iii) any other interested entity;
(C) to encourage members of the agriculture, renewable resources, and other relevant communities to participate in priority education, research, and outreach activities by providing matching funding to leverage grant funds; and
(D) through—
(i) the purchase or other acquisition of equipment and other infrastructure (not including alteration, repair, renovation, or construction of buildings);
(ii) the professional growth and development of the faculty of the NLGCA Institution; and
(iii) the development of graduate assistantships.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1473F, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7138, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1230, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7138, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1991.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Effective Date
text: Enactment 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 a note under section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3321 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3321. Statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote research and extension activities of the institutions hereinafter referred to in section 3322(b) of this title, and to coordinate their efforts as an integral part in the implementation of the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) by encouraging landowners, individuals, and commercial institutions to develop aquaculture production and facilities and sound aquacultural practices that will, through research and technology transfer programs, provide for the increased production and marketing of aquacultural food products.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1474, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1440(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1316.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Aquaculture Act of 1980, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–362, Sept. 26, 1980, 94 Stat. 1198, which is classified generally to chapter 48 (§ 2801 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2801 of Title 16 and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Subchapter 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. § 3323 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3323. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–185, title III, § 302(a), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 563
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1476, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1614(b)(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3728; amended Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 820(c), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1168, authorized grants and appropriations for acquaculture research facilities.
text: A prior section 3323, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1476, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1440(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1317, related to establishment, duration, and meetings of Aquaculture Advisory Board, and appointment and compensation of Board members, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1429(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1556.