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7 U.S.C. § 9093 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9093. Prevention of deceased individuals receiving payments under farm commodity programs
(a) Reconciliation
At least twice each year, the Secretary shall reconcile Social Security numbers of all individuals who receive payments under this chapter, whether directly or indirectly, with the Commissioner of Social Security to determine if the individuals are alive.
(b) Preclusion
The Secretary shall preclude the issuance of payments to, and on behalf of, deceased individuals that were not eligible for payments.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1608, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 708.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 113–79, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 658, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 9094 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9094. Assignment of payments
(a) In general
The provisions of section 590h(g) of title 16, relating to assignment of payments, shall apply to payments made under this chapter.
(b) Notice
The producer making the assignment, or the assignee, shall provide the Secretary with notice, in such manner as the Secretary may require, of any assignment made under this section.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1611, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 710.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this title”, meaning title I of Pub. L. 113–79, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 649, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this title to the Code, see Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 9095 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9095. Tracking of benefits
As soon as practicable after February 7, 2014, the Secretary may track the benefits provided, directly or indirectly, to individuals and entities under titles I and II and the amendments made by those titles.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1612, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 710.)
heading: References in Text
text: Titles I and II, referred to in text, are titles I and II of Pub. L. 113–79, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 649, known as the Agricultural Act of 2014. Title I of the Act is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.
7 U.S.C. § 9096 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 9096. Signature authority
(a) In general
In carrying out this title and title II and amendments made by those titles, if the Secretary approves a document, the Secretary shall not subsequently determine the document is inadequate or invalid because of the lack of authority of any person signing the document on behalf of the applicant or any other individual, entity, general partnership, or joint venture, or the documents relied upon were determined inadequate or invalid, unless the person signing the program document knowingly and willfully falsified the evidence of signature authority or a signature.
(b) Affirmation
(1) In general
Nothing in this section prohibits the Secretary from asking a proper party to affirm any document that otherwise would be considered approved under subsection (a).
(2) No retroactive effect
A denial of benefits based on a lack of affirmation under paragraph (1) shall not be retroactive with respect to third-party producers who were not the subject of the erroneous representation of authority, if the third-party producers—
(A) relied on the prior approval by the Secretary of the documents in good faith; and
(B) substantively complied with all program requirements.
(Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1613, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 710.)
heading: References in Text
text: This title and title II, referred to in text, are titles I and II of Pub. L. 113–79, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 649, known as the Agricultural Act of 2014. Title I of the Act is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.
15 U.S.C. § 713a–14 (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 713a–14. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1423(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 695
text: Section, Pub. L. 99–198, title I, § 153, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1377; Pub. L. 100–418, title IV, § 4308, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1399; Pub. L. 100–435, title I, § 106, Sept. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 1651; Pub. L. 101–624, title I, § 114, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3380; Pub. L. 103–465, title IV, § 411(b), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4963; Pub. L. 104–127, title I, § 148, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 920; Pub. L. 107–171, title I, § 1503(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 207; Pub. L. 110–234, title I, § 1503, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 992; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title I, § 1503, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1721, related to the dairy export incentive program.
15 U.S.C. § 714i (COMMERCE AND TRADE)
§ 714i. Cooperation with other governmental agencies
The Corporation may, with the consent of the agency concerned, accept and utilize, on a compensated or uncompensated basis, the officers, employees, services, facilities, and information of any agency of the Federal Government, including any bureau, office, administration, or other agency of the Department of Agriculture, and of any State, the District of Columbia, any Territory or possession, or any political subdivision thereof. The Corporation may allot to any bureau, office, administration, or other agency of the Department of Agriculture or transfer to such other agencies as it may request to assist it in the conduct of its business any of the funds available to it for administrative expenses. The personnel and facilities of the Corporation may, with the consent of the Corporation, be utilized on a reimbursable basis by any agency of the Federal Government, including any bureau, office, administration, or other agency of the Department of Agriculture, in the performance of any part or all of the functions of such agency. After September 30, 1996, the total amount of all allotments and fund transfers from the Corporation under this section (including allotments and transfers for automated data processing or information resource management activities) for a fiscal year may not exceed the total amount of the allotments and transfers made under this section in fiscal year 1995.
(June 29, 1948, ch. 704, § 11, 62 Stat. 1073; Pub. L. 104–127, title I, § 161(b)(2), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 934.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–127 inserted at end “After September 30, 1996, the total amount of all allotments and fund transfers from the Corporation under this section (including allotments and transfers for automated data processing or information resource management activities) for a fiscal year may not exceed the total amount of the allotments and transfers made under this section in fiscal year 1995.”
heading: Exceptions From Transfer of Functions
text: For exception of functions of corporations of Department of Agriculture from transfer of functions to Secretary of Agriculture by Reorg. Plan No. 2 of 1953, see Exceptions From Transfer of Functions note set out under section 712a of this title.
heading: Clarification of Use of Funds for Technical Assistance
text: Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10017, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 953, provided that: “In the case of each program established or amended by this title [title X of Pub. L. 113–79, see Tables for classification] that is authorized or required to be carried out using funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the use of those funds to provide technical assistance shall not be considered an allotment or fund transfer from the Commodity Credit Corporation for purposes of the limit on expenditures for technical assistance imposed by section 11 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714i).”
16 U.S.C. § 1305 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1305. Renewal or extension of agreement; participation of subsequent owner or operator in program
Any agreement may be renewed or extended at the end of the agreement period for an additional period of ten years by mutual agreement of the Secretary and the owner or operator, subject to any rate redetermination by the Secretary. If during the agreement period the owner or operator sells or otherwise divests himself of the ownership or right of occupancy of such land, the new owner or operator may continue such agreement under the same terms or conditions, or enter into a new agreement in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, including the provisions for renewal and adjustment of payment rates, or he may choose not to participate in such program.
(Pub. L. 91–559, § 6, Dec. 19, 1970, 84 Stat. 1471.)
heading: One-Year Extension of Agreements
text: Pub. L. 103–393, Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4105, provided that:
“SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
“This Act may be cited as the ‘Water Bank Extension Act of 1994’.
“SEC. 2. SPECIAL AUTHORITY TO EXTEND WATER BANK ACT AGREEMENTS.
“(a) Subject to subsection (b), any agreement entered into under the Water Bank Act (16 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) and due to expire on December 31, 1994, may be extended for 1 year under section 6 of the Water Bank Act (16 U.S.C. 1305).
“(b) The authority to extend Water Bank Act agreements under this Act may only be exercised to the extent that the amount available for obligation under the Wetlands Reserve Program (16 U.S.C. 1637 et seq.) [probably means former 16 U.S.C. 3837 et seq.], and the amount used for the extension of Water Bank Act agreements under subsection (a), does not exceed $93,200,000 as provided for the Wetlands Reserve Program under the Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1995 [Pub. L. 103–330, 108 Stat. 2453].”
16 U.S.C. § 1612 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1612. Public participation
(a) Adequate notice and opportunity to comment
In exercising his authorities under this subchapter and other laws applicable to the Forest Service, the Secretary, by regulation, shall establish procedures, including public hearings where appropriate, to give the Federal, State, and local governments and the public adequate notice and an opportunity to comment upon the formulation of standards, criteria, and guidelines applicable to Forest Service programs.
(b) Advisory boards
In providing for public participation in the planning for and management of the National Forest System, the Secretary, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (86 Stat. 770) and other applicable law, shall establish and consult such advisory boards as he deems necessary to secure full information and advice on the execution of his responsibilities. The membership of such boards shall be representative of a cross section of groups interested in the planning for and management of the National Forest System and the various types of use and enjoyment of the lands thereof.
(Pub. L. 93–378, § 14, as added Pub. L. 94–588, § 11, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2958.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsec. (b), 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.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture under this subchapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 1601 of this title.
heading: Forest Service Decisionmaking and Appeals Reform
text: Pub. L. 102–381, title III, § 322, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1419, which provided for the establishment of a notice and comment process for proposed actions of the Forest Service relating to certain land and resource management projects and required modification of the procedure for appeals of decisions concerning such projects, was repealed by Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8006(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 913.
16 U.S.C. § 1671 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1671. Congressional statement of findings
Congress finds that—
(1) the extension program of the Department of Agriculture and the extension activities of each State provide useful and productive educational programs for private forest and range landowners and processors and consumptive and nonconsumptive users of forest and rangeland renewable resources, and these educational programs complement research and assistance programs conducted by the Department of Agriculture;
(2) to meet national goals, it is essential that all forest and rangeland renewable resources (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as “renewable resources”), including fish and wildlife, forage, outdoor recreation opportunities, timber, and water, be fully considered in designing educational programs for landowners, processors, and users;
(3) more efficient utilization and marketing of renewable resources extend available supplies of such resources, provide products to consumers at prices less than they would otherwise be, and promote reasonable returns on the investments of landowners, processors, and users;
(4) trees and forests in urban areas improve the esthetic quality, reduce noise, filter impurities from the air and add oxygen to it, save energy by moderating temperature extremes, control wind and water erosion, and provide habitat for wildlife; and
(5) trees and shrubs used as shelterbelts protect farm lands from wind and water erosion, promote moisture accumulation in the soil, and provide habitat for wildlife.
(Pub. L. 95–306, § 2, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 349.)
heading: Effective and Termination Dates
text: Pub. L. 95–306, § 8, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 352, as amended by Pub. L. 100–231, § 2(2), Jan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1565; Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8101(b)(2), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 475; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7413(b), May 22, 2008, 110 Stat. 1256; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7413(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2017; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7405(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 898, provided that: “The provisions of this Act [enacting this subchapter and provision set out as a note under section 1600 of this title] shall be effective for the period beginning October 1, 1978, and ending September 30, 2018.”
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978, see Short Title of 1978 Amendment note set out under section 1600 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 1675 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1675. Authorization of appropriations; criteria for eligibility of States for funds
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2018. Generally, States shall be eligible for funds appropriated under this subchapter according to the respective capabilities of their private forests and rangelands for yielding renewable resources and relative needs for such resources identified in the periodic Renewable Resource Assessment provided for in section 1601 of this title and the periodic appraisal of land and water resources provided for in section 2004 of this title.
(Pub. L. 95–306, § 6, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 352; Pub. L. 100–231, § 2(1), Jan. 5, 1988, 101 Stat. 1565; Pub. L. 105–185, title III, § 301(h), June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 563; Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8101(b)(1), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 474; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7413(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1256; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7413(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2017; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7405(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 898.)
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: 2014—Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “2018” for “2012”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 7413(a), substituted “2012” for “2007” in first sentence.
2002—Pub. L. 107–171 substituted “There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.” for “There are authorized to be appropriated to implement this subchapter $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1987 through 2002.”
1998—Pub. L. 105–185 substituted “each of fiscal years 1987 through 2002.” for “the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988, and $15,000,000 for each of the next twelve fiscal years.”
1988—Pub. L. 100–231 amended first sentence generally, substituting “1988” for “1979” and “twelve” for “nine”.
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. § 2003 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2003. Congressional policy and declaration of purpose
(a) Responsiveness to long-term needs
In order to further the conservation of soil, water, and related resources, it is declared to be the policy of the United States and purpose of this chapter that the conduct of programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture for the conservation of such resources shall be responsive to the long-term needs of the Nation, as determined under the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Full utilization of cooperative arrangements with State and tribal agencies
Recognizing that the arrangements under which the Federal Government cooperates with State and tribal soil and water conservation agencies and other appropriate State and tribal natural resource agencies such as those concerned with forestry and fish and wildlife and, through conservation districts, with other local units of government and land users, have effectively aided in the protection and improvement of the Nation’s basic resources, including the restoration and maintenance of resources damaged by improper use, it is declared to be the policy of the United States that these arrangements and similar cooperative arrangements should be utilized to the fullest extent practicable to achieve the purpose of this chapter consistent with the roles and responsibilities of the non-Federal agencies, landowners and land users.
(c) Attainment of policies and purposes
The Secretary shall promote the attainment of the policies and purposes expressed in this chapter by—
(1) appraising on a continuing basis the soil, water, and related resources of the Nation;
(2) developing and updating periodically a program for furthering the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the soil, water, and related resources of the Nation consistent with the roles and program responsibilities of other Federal agencies and State, tribal, and local governments; and
(3) providing to Congress and the public, through reports, the information developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, and by providing Congress with an annual evaluation report as provided in section 2006 of this title.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 4, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1407; Pub. L. 113–79, title II, § 2508(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 756.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–79, § 2508(a)(1), inserted “and tribal” after “State” in two places.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 2508(a)(2), inserted “, tribal,” after “State”.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture under this chapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 2002 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 2008 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2008. Utilization of available information and data
In the implementation of this chapter, the Secretary shall utilize information and data available from other Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, and private organizations and he shall coordinate his actions with the resource appraisal and planning efforts of other Federal agencies and avoid unnecessary duplication and overlap of planning and program efforts.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 9, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1411; Pub. L. 113–79, title II, § 2508(d), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 756.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–79 inserted “, tribal” after “State”.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture under this chapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 2002 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 2103 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2103. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8001(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 913
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–313, § 4, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8002(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 468, related to the establishment and implementation of a forest land enhancement program.
text: A prior section 2103, Pub. L. 95–313, § 4, July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 367; Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, §§ 1214, 1224(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525, 3542; Pub. L. 104–127, title III, §§ 336(a)(2)(B), 373, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1005, 1015, related to forestry incentives program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8001(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 468.
heading: Purposes of Forest Land Enhancement Program
text: Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8002(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 468, which listed purposes for the establishment of a forest land enhancement program, was repealed by Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8001(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 913.
16 U.S.C. § 3830 (CONSERVATION)
§ 3830. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title II, § 2701, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 766
text: Section, Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1230, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1431(2), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3576; amended Pub. L. 103–66, title I, § 1402(a), Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 332; Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 331, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 992; Pub. L. 107–171, title II, § 2006(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 237, related to comprehensive conservation enhancement program.
heading: Conservation Assistance
text: Pub. L. 106–224, title II, § 211, June 20, 2000, 114 Stat. 406, as amended by Pub. L. 107–171, title II, § 2503(b)(1)(B), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 269, authorized Secretary to use $40,000,000 of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to address threats to soil, water, and related natural resources, including grazing land, wetland, and wildlife habitat; comply with Federal and State environmental laws; and make beneficial, cost-effective changes to cropping systems, grazing management, manure, nutrient, pest, or irrigation management, land uses, or other measures needed to conserve and improve soil, water, and related natural resources.
heading: Farmland Protection Program
text: Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 388, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1020, directed Secretary of Agriculture to establish and carry out a farmland protection program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–171, title II, § 2503(b)(1)(A), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 269.
[Pub. L. 107–171, title II, § 2503(b)(2), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 269, provided that: “The amendment made by paragraph (1)(A) [repealing section 388 of Pub. L. 104–127, formerly set out above] shall have no effect on any contract entered into under section 388 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 [Pub. L. 104–127] (16 U.S.C. 3830 note) that is in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act [May 13, 2002].”
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