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7 U.S.C. § 3413 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3413. Certification of organizations
The eligibility of any organization to represent wheat producers, processors, end product manufacturers, or consumers to request the issuance of an order under section 3403(a) of this title and to participate in the making of nominations under section 3405(b) of this title, shall be certified by the Secretary. The Secretary shall certify any organization which the Secretary finds to be eligible under this section and the Secretary’s determination as to eligibility shall be final. Certification shall be based, in addition to other available information, upon a factual report submitted by the organization which shall contain information deemed relevant and specified by the Secretary for the making of such determination, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) geographic territory covered by the organization’s active membership,
(b) nature and size of the organization’s active membership, including, in the case of an organization other than a consumer organization, the proportion of the total number of active wheat producers, processors, or end product manufacturers represented by the organization,
(c) evidence of stability and permanency of the organization,
(d) sources from which the organization’s operating funds are derived,
(e) functions of the organization, and
(f) the organization’s ability and willingness to further the aims and objectives of this title: Provided, That the primary consideration in determining the eligibility of an organization, other than a consumer organization, shall be whether its membership consists primarily of wheat producers, processors, or end product manufacturers who produce a substantial volume of wheat, processed wheat, or end products, respectively, and whether the organization is based on a primary or overriding interest in the production, processing, or end manufacture of wheat or wheat products, and the nutritional attributes thereof: Provided further, That the primary consideration in determining the eligibility of a consumer organization shall be whether (1) a principal purpose of the organization is to promote consumer interests, consumer research, or consumer education, (2) such organization has a broadly representative constituency of consumers, with active membership participation on a regular basis, and (3) the organization has demonstrated to the Secretary’s satisfaction its commitment to the achievement of the objectives of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XVII, § 1714, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1039.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3414 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3414. Other programs relating to wheat or wheat food research or nutrition education
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preempt or interfere with the workings of any other program relating to wheat or wheat foods research or nutrition education organized and operating under the laws of the United States or any State.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XVII, § 1715, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1040.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3415 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3415. Regulations
The Secretary is authorized to issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XVII, § 1716, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1040.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3416 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3416. Amendments to orders
The provisions of this chapter applicable to orders shall be applicable to amendments to orders.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XVII, § 1717, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1040.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3417 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3417. Authorization of appropriations
There are hereby authorized to be appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated such funds as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The funds so appropriated shall not be available for payment of the expenses or expenditures of the Council in administering any provisions of any order issued pursuant to the terms of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XVII, § 1719, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 1040.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 1307 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3702 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3702. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term—
(1) “bulk agricultural commodity” means any agricultural commodity that can be transported in bulk and can be temporarily stored in bulk quantities without undergoing processing or packaging. Such term also includes any commodity or product that is used by producers in the production of agricultural commodities and that can be stored or shipped in bulk, such as fertilizer and fuel;
(2) “unprocessed agricultural products” means food, fiber, and other agricultural products that have not been packaged or otherwise prepared for retail sale, including animal products and unfinished cotton, wool, leather, or any other unfinished natural material;
(3) “Secretary” means Secretary of Agriculture;
(4) “subterminal facility” means any facility that is located in the area of production or consumption of agricultural commodities or any major storage or major export point for such commodities and is located at a place that conveniently serves the needs of producers, purchasers, and consumers of bulk agricultural commodities, and is—
(A) used for the transient storage of bulk agricultural commodities and may include equipment or structures necessary for the transportation, upgrading, receiving, drying, or loading out of such commodities; or
(B) any rail siding, loading, or unloading facility that can accommodate unit railroad trains or multiple car trains and other appropriate transportation modes designed for the transport of bulk agricultural commodities and production materials; and
(5) “region” means two or more States acting together to develop a coordinated regional subterminal facilities plan.
(Pub. L. 96–358, § 3, Sept. 25, 1980, 94 Stat. 1184.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in the introductory phrase, was in the original “this Act,” meaning Pub. L. 96–358, Sept. 25, 1980, 94 Stat. 1184, known as the Agricultural Subterminal Facilities Act of 1980, which enacted this chapter and amended section 1932 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3701 of this title and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1980, see section 6 of Pub. L. 96–358, set out as a note under section 3701 of this title.
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.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 3, 1980, see section 213 of Pub. L. 96–494, set out as a note under section 4001 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.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 3, 1980, see section 213 of Pub. L. 96–494, set out as a note under section 4001 of this title.
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,”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective six months after Dec. 22, 1981, see secton 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4201 of this title.
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.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective six months after Dec. 22, 1981, see secton 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4201 of this title.
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.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective six months after Dec. 22, 1981, see secton 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4201 of this title.
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.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective six months after Dec. 22, 1981, see secton 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4201 of this title.
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.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective six months after Dec. 22, 1981, see secton 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4201 of this title.
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,”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective six months after Dec. 22, 1981, see secton 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4201 of this title.
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”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective six months after Dec. 22, 1981, see secton 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4201 of this title.
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.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective six months after Dec. 22, 1981, see secton 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4201 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 4802 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4802. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) The term “Board” means the National Pork Board established under section 4808 of this title.
(2) The term “consumer information” means an activity intended to broaden the understanding of sound nutritional attributes of pork or pork products, including the role of pork or pork products in a balanced, healthy diet.
(3) The term “Delegate Body” means the National Pork Producers Delegate Body established under section 4806 of this title.
(4) The term “imported” means entered, or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption, in the customs territory of the United States.
(5) The term “importer” means a person who imports porcine animals, pork, or pork products into the United States.
(6) The term “order” means a pork and pork products promotion, research, and consumer information order issued under section 4803 of this title.
(7) The term “person” means an individual, group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, organization, cooperative, or other entity.
(8) The term “porcine animal” means a swine raised for—
(A) feeder pigs;
(B) seedstock; or
(C) slaughter.
(9) The term “pork” means the flesh of a porcine animal.
(10) The term “pork product” means a product produced or processed in whole or in part from pork.
(11) The term “producer” means a person who produces porcine animals in the United States for sale in commerce.
(12) The term “promotion” means an action, including paid advertising, taken to present a favorable image for porcine animals, pork, or pork products to the public with the intent of improving the competitive position and stimulating sales of porcine animals, pork, or pork products.
(13) The term “research” means—
(A) research designed to advance, expand, or improve the image, desirability, nutritional value, usage, marketability, production, or quality of porcine animals, pork, or pork products; or
(B) dissemination to a person of the results of such research.
(14) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(15) The term “State” means each of the 50 States.
(16) The term “State association” means—
(A) the single organization of pork producers in a State that is—
(i) organized under the laws of the State in which such association operates; and
(ii) recognized by the chief executive officer of such State as representing the pork producers of such State; or
(B) if such organization does not exist on January 1, 1986, an organization that represents not fewer than 50 pork producers who market annually, in the aggregate, not less than 10 percent of the volume (measured in pounds) of porcine animals marketed in such State.
(17) The term “to market” means to sell or to otherwise dispose of a porcine animal, pork, or pork product in commerce.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1613, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1607.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1631 of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 4801 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 4803 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4803. Pork and pork product orders
(a) To carry out this chapter, the Secretary shall, in accordance with this chapter, issue and, from time to time, amend orders applicable to persons engaged in—
(1) the production and sale of porcine animals, pork, and pork products in the United States; and
(2) the importation of porcine animals, pork, or pork products into the United States.
(b) The Secretary may issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1614, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1609.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1631 of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 4801 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 4804 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4804. Notice and hearing
During the period beginning on January 1, 1986, and ending 30 days after receipt of a proposal for an initial order submitted by any person affected by this chapter, the Secretary shall—
(1) publish such proposed order; and
(2) give due notice of and opportunity for public comment on such proposed order.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1615, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1609.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1631 of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 4801 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 4805 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 4805. Findings and issuance of orders
(a) Necessary findings
After notice and opportunity for public comment have been provided in accordance with section 4804 of this title, the Secretary shall issue and publish an order if the Secretary finds, and sets forth in such order, that the issuance of such order and all terms and conditions thereof will assist in carrying out this chapter.
(b) Number of orders in effect at a time
Not more than one order may be in effect at a time.
(c) Effective date
An order shall become effective on a date that is not more than 90 days following the publication of such order.
(d) Terms and conditions
An order shall contain such terms and conditions as are required in sections 4806 through 4809 of this title and, except as provided in section 4810 of this title, no others.
(Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1616, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1609.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1986, see section 1631 of Pub. L. 99–198, set out as a note under section 4801 of this title.