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7 U.S.C. § 3003 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3003. Survey
The Secretary shall provide, through the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, or whatever agency or agencies the Secretary considers appropriate, an annual survey of existing methods of direct marketing from farmers to consumers in each State.
(Pub. L. 94–463, § 4, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1982; Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10605(b)(1), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 513.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–171 substituted “an annual survey” for “a continuing survey” and struck out at end “The initial survey, which shall be completed no later than one year following October 8, 1976, shall include the number of types of such marketing methods in existence, the volume of business conducted through each such marketing method, and the impact of such marketing methods upon financial returns to farmers (including their impact upon improving the economic viability of small farmers) and food quality and costs to consumers.”
7 U.S.C. § 3006 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3006. Authorization of appropriations
(a) For purposes of carrying out section 3003 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary.
(b) For purposes of carrying out the provisions of section 3004 of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1977, and September 30, 1978.
(Pub. L. 94–463, § 7, Oct. 8, 1976, 90 Stat. 1983; Pub. L. 105–362, title I, § 101(d)(2), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3281.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–362 substituted “section 3003” for “the provisions of sections 3003 and 3005”.
7 U.S.C. § 3122 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3122. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 852(a), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1171
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1407, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 986; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1407, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1299; Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1405, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1545; Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1604(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3706; Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, §§ 402(1), 407(1), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1863, 1864; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1012(d), (e), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 712, related to establishment of Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences.
7 U.S.C. § 3124 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3124. Existing research programs
It is the intent of Congress in enacting this chapter to augment, coordinate, and supplement the planning, initiation, and conduct of agricultural research programs existing prior to September 29, 1977, except that it is not the intent of Congress in enacting this title to limit the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services under any Act which the Secretary of Health and Human Services administers.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1409, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 989; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1409, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1301.)
heading: References in Text
text: For definition of “this chapter”, referred to in text, see note set out under section 3102 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Pub. L. 97–98 substituted “Secretary of Health and Human Services” for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” in two places.
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3125c (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3125c. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 859(a), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1173
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1499A, as added Pub. L. 102–237, title II, § 201(h)(1), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1847, related to education program regarding handling of agricultural chemicals and agricultural chemical containers.
7 U.S.C. § 3129 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3129. Accountability
(a) Review of information technology systems
The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art information technology systems that are available for use in developing the system required by subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Monitoring and evaluation system
The Secretary shall develop and carry out a system to monitor and evaluate agricultural research and extension activities conducted or supported by the Department of Agriculture that will enable the Secretary to measure the impact and effectiveness of research, extension, and education programs according to priorities, goals, and mandates established by law. In developing the system, the Secretary shall incorporate information transfer technologies to optimize public access to research information.
(c) Consistency with other requirements
The Secretary shall develop and implement the system in a manner consistent with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–62; 107 Stat. 285) and amendments made by the Act.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1413A, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 804, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1160.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 103–62, Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 285, which enacted section 306 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, sections 1115 to 1119, 9703, and 9704 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and sections 2801 to 2805 of Title 39, Postal Service, amended section 1105 of Title 31, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1101 and 1115 of Title 31. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of Title 31 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3129, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1413A, as added Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 255(a), June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 707, provided for biomass energy educational and technical assistance programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1601(f)(1)(C), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704.
7 U.S.C. § 3129a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3129a. Federal Advisory Committee Act exemption for competitive research, extension, and education programs
The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act [7 U.S.C. 2281 et seq.] shall not apply to any committee, board, commission, panel, or task force, or similar entity, created solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals requesting funding under any competitive research, extension, or education program carried out by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1413B, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 804, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1160.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Title XVIII of this Act, referred to in text, is title XVIII of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95–113, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1041, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 55A (§ 2281 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1977 Amendment note set out under section 1281 of this title and Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 3130 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3130. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 858, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1173
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1456, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3614, related to composting research and extension program.
7 U.S.C. § 3153 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3153. National Agricultural Science Award
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish the National Agricultural Science Award for research or advanced studies in the food and agricultural sciences, including the social sciences. Two such awards, one for each of the categories described in subsection (d) of this section, shall be made in each fiscal year.
(b) Amount and term
The awards shall not exceed $50,000 per year for a period of not to exceed three years to support research or study by the recipient.
(c) Eligibility
The awards shall be open to persons in agricultural research, extension, teaching, or any combination thereof.
(d) Categories
Awards under this section shall be made in each fiscal year in two categories as follows:
(1) to a scientist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the food and agricultural sciences; and
(2) to a research scientist in early career development or a graduate student, in recognition of demonstrated capability and promise of significant future achievement in the food and agricultural sciences.
(e) Nominating and selection committees
The Secretary may establish such nominating and selection committees, to consist of scientists and others, to receive nominations and make recommendations for awards under this section, as the Secretary deems appropriate.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1418, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 997; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1420(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1306.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1420(a)(2), substituted “Science Award” for “Research Award”, and “subsection (d)” for “subsection (c)”.
Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1420(a)(3), (4), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsecs. (c) and (d) as (d) and (e), respectively.
heading: Effective Date of 1981 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3154 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3154. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7110(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1218, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7110(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1980
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1419, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 997; Pub. L. 96–294, title II, § 252, June 30, 1980, 94 Stat. 705; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1422, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1306; Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1609(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3718; Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, § 402(7), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1863; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 806, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1162; Pub. L. 105–185, title III, § 301(a)(2), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 562; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, §§ 7134, 7209(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 436, 445, related to grants for research on production and marketing of alcohols and industrial hydrocarbons from agricultural commodities and forest products.
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 repealed this section. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal 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. § 3172 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3172. Duties of Secretary of Agriculture
In order to carry out the policy of this subchapter, the Secretary shall develop and implement a national food and human nutrition research and extension program that shall include, but not be limited to—
(1) research on human nutritional requirements;
(2) research on the nutrient composition of foods and the effects of agricultural practices, handling, food processing, and cooking on the nutrients they contain;
(3) surveillance of the nutritional benefits provided to participants in the food programs administered by the Department of Agriculture;
(4) research on the factors affecting food preference and habits; and
(5) the development of techniques and equipment to assist consumers in the home or in institutions in selecting food that supplies a nutritionally adequate diet.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1422, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 999.)
7 U.S.C. § 3175a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3175a. Nutrition and consumer education; Congressional findings
Congress finds that individuals in households eligible to participate in programs under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 [7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.] and other low-income individuals, including those residing in rural areas, should have greater access to nutrition and consumer education to enable them to use their food budgets, including food assistance, effectively and to select and prepare foods that satisfy their nutritional needs and improve their diets.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XV, § 1584, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1596.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Food Stamp Act of 1977, referred to in text, subsequently renamed the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, is Pub. L. 88–525, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 703, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 2011 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Food Security Act of 1985, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3175b (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3175b. Expansion of effective food, nutrition, and consumer education services
The purpose of the program provided for under sections 3175a through 3175e of this title is to expand effective food, nutrition, and consumer education services to the greatest practicable number of low-income individuals, including those participating in or eligible to participate in the programs under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 [7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.], to assist them to—
(1) increase their ability to manage their food budgets, including food stamps and other food assistance;
(2) increase their ability to buy food that satisfies nutritional needs and promotes good health; and
(3) improve their food preparation, storage, safety, preservation, and sanitation practices.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XV, § 1585, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1596.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Food Stamp Act of 1977, referred to in text, subsequently renamed the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, is Pub. L. 88–525, Aug. 31, 1964, 78 Stat. 703, which is classified generally to chapter 51 (§ 2011 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2011 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Food Security Act of 1985, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3175c (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3175c. Program of food, nutrition, and consumer education by State cooperative extension services
The cooperative extension services of the States shall, with funds made available under this subtitle, carry out an expanded program of food, nutrition, and consumer education for low-income individuals in a manner designed to achieve the purpose set forth in section 3175b of this title. In operating the program, the cooperative extension services may use the expanded food and nutrition education program, and other food, nutrition, and consumer education activities of the cooperative extension services or similar activities carried out by them in collaboration with other public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations. In carrying out their responsibilities under the program, the cooperative extension services are encouraged to—
(1) provide effective and meaningful food, nutrition, and consumer education services to as many low-income individuals as possible;
(2) employ educational methodologies, including innovative approaches, that accomplish the purpose set forth in section 3175b of this title; and
(3) to the extent practicable, coordinate activities carried out under the program with the delivery to low-income individuals of benefits under food assistance programs.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XV, § 1586, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1596.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in text, is subtitle C (§§ 1581–1589) of title XV of Pub. L. 99–198 which is classified as follows: sections 1581 and 1582 are not classified to the Code; section 1583 is set out as a note under section 2011 of this title; sections 1584 through 1588 are classified, respectively, to sections 3175a to 3175e of this title; and section 1589 is classified to section 3178a of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Food Security Act of 1985, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3175d (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3175d. Administration of program of food, nutrition, and consumer education by State cooperative extension services
(a) Administration by Secretary of Agriculture
The program provided for under section 3175c of this title shall be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, in consultation with the Food and Nutrition Service and the Human Nutrition Information Service. The Secretary shall ensure that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture coordinates activities carried out under this subtitle with the ongoing food, nutrition, and consumer education activities of other agencies of the Department of Agriculture.
(b) Evaluation and report
The Secretary of Agriculture, not later than April 1, 1989, 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 evaluating the effectiveness of the program provided for under section 3175c of this title.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XV, § 1587, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1596; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7511(c)(11), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1268; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7511(c)(11), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2029.)
heading: References in Text
text: This subtitle, referred to in subsec. (a), is subtitle C (§§ 1581–1589) of title XV of Pub. L. 99–198, which is classified as follows: sections 1581 and 1582 are not classified to the Code; section 1583 is set out as a note under section 2011 of this title; sections 1584 through 1588 are classified, respectively, to sections 3175a to 3175e of this title; and section 1589 is classified to section 3178a of this title.
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 Food Security Act of 1985, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7511(c)(11), substituted “National Institute of Food and Agriculture” for “Extension Service” in two places.
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 7511(c)(11) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3175e (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3175e. Authorization of appropriations
(a) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 3175a through 3175e of this title $8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995.
(b) Any funds appropriated under this section for a fiscal year shall be allocated in the manner specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 3175(d)(2) of this title.
(c) Any funds appropriated to carry out sections 3175a through 3175e of this title shall supplement any other funds appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for use by the Department and the cooperative extension services of the States for food, nutrition, and consumer education for low-income households.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XV, § 1588, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1597; Pub. L. 101–624, title XVII, § 1776(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3814; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7116(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1221; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7116(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1982.)
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 Food Security Act of 1985, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7116(b), substituted “section 3175(d)(2)” for “section 3175(c)(2)”.
1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–624 substituted “$8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995.” for “$5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986; $6,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1987; and $8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1988, September 30, 1989, and September 30, 1990.”
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 7116(b) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 7116(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 3175 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 101–624 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section 1781(b)(1) of Pub. L. 101–624, set out as a note under section 2012 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3176 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3176. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1424(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1308
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1426, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1000, related to preparation and distribution of a comprehensive set of educational materials on food and nutrition education by Secretary to State departments of education.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3177 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3177. Repealed. Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1413, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1549
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1427, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1000; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1425(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1308, required submission to Congress of a plan for a human nutrition research management system.