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12 U.S.C. § 2279d (BANKS AND BANKING)
§ 2279d. Termination of System institution status
(a) Conditions
A System institution may terminate the status of the institution as a System institution if—
(1) the institution provides written notice to the Farm Credit Administration Board not later than 90 days prior to the proposed termination date;
(2) the termination is approved by the Farm Credit Administration Board;
(3) the appropriate Federal or State authority grants approval to charter the institution as a bank, savings and loan association, or other financial institution;
(4) the institution pays to the Farm Credit Insurance Fund the amount by which the total capital of the institution exceeds 6 percent of the assets;
(5) the institution pays or makes adequate provision for payment of all outstanding debt obligations of the institution;
(6) the termination is approved by a majority of the stockholders of the institution voting, in person or by written proxy, at a duly authorized stockholders’ meeting, held prior to giving notice to the Farm Credit Administration Board; and
(7) the institution meets such other conditions as the Farm Credit Administration Board by regulation considers appropriate.
(b) Effect
On termination of its status as a System institution—
(1) the Farm Credit Administration Board shall revoke the charter of the institution; and
(2) the institution shall no longer be an instrumentality of the United States under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 92–181, title VII, § 7.10, as added Pub. L. 100–233, title IV, § 416, Jan. 6, 1988, 101 Stat. 1650; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title V, § 5411(41), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4683.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 115–334 added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “the institution pays to the Farm Credit Assistance Fund, as created under section 2278b–5 of this title, if the termination is prior to January 1, 1992, or pays to the Farm Credit Insurance Fund, if the termination is after such date, the amount by which the total capital of the institution exceeds, 6 percent of the assets;”.
12 U.S.C. § 2279aa–7 (BANKS AND BANKING)
§ 2279aa–7. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–105, title I, § 108(b), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 164
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–181, title VIII, § 8.7, as added Pub. L. 100–233, title VII, § 702, Jan. 6, 1988, 101 Stat. 1698, related to reserves and subordinated participation interests of certified facilities, including provisions relating to cash contributions, retention of subordinated participation interests, additional requirements relating to reserves under former section 2279aa–6(b)(2) of this title, and authority of Board of Directors of Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation to establish other policies and procedures.
12 U.S.C. § 2279aa–9 (BANKS AND BANKING)
§ 2279aa–9. Exemption from restructuring and borrowers rights provisions for pooled loans
(a) Restructuring
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, sections 2202, 2202a, 2202b, 2202d, and 2219a of this title shall not apply to any loan included in a pool of qualified loans backing securities or obligations for which the Corporation provides guarantee. The loan servicing standards established by the Corporation shall be patterned after similar standards adopted by other federally sponsored secondary market facilities.
(b) Borrowers rights
At the time of application for a loan (as defined in section 2202a(a)(5) of this title), originators that are Farm Credit System institutions shall give written notice to each applicant of the terms and conditions of the loan, setting forth separately terms and conditions for pooled loans and loans that are not pooled. This notice shall include a statement, if applicable, that the loan may be pooled and that, if pooled, sections 2202, 2202a, 2202b, 2202d, and 2219a of this title shall not apply. This notice also shall inform the applicant that he or she has the right not to have the loan pooled. Within 3 days from the time of commitment, an applicant has the right to refuse to allow the loan to be pooled, thereby retaining rights under sections 2202, 2202a, 2202b, 2202d, and 2219a of this title, if applicable.
(Pub. L. 92–181, title VIII, § 8.9, as added Pub. L. 100–233, title VII, § 702, Jan. 6, 1988, 101 Stat. 1701; amended Pub. L. 100–399, title VI, § 601(j), Aug. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 1005; Pub. L. 104–105, title II, § 208(b), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 174; Pub. L. 115–334, title V, § 5411(46), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4685.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 struck out “2202c,” after “2202b,” wherever appearing.
1996—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–105 inserted “(as defined in section 2202a(a)(5) of this title)” after “application for a loan”.
1988—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 100–399 substituted “2202d, and 2219a” for “and 2219b” wherever appearing.
heading: Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 100–399 effective as if enacted immediately after enactment of Pub. L. 100–233, which was approved Jan. 6, 1988, see section 1001(a) of Pub. L. 100–399, set out as a note under section 2002 of this title.
12 U.S.C. § 2279bb–7 (BANKS AND BANKING)
§ 2279bb–7. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title V, § 5411(51), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4685
text: Section, Pub. L. 92–181, title VIII, § 8.38, as added Pub. L. 104–105, title I, § 117, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 168, related to recapitalization of Corporation.
16 U.S.C. § 521d (CONSERVATION)
§ 521d. Sale, exchange, or interchange of National Forest System land
(a) Conveyance authority; consideration
The Secretary is authorized, when the Secretary determines it to be in the public interest—
(1) to sell, exchange, or interchange by quitclaim deed, all right, title, and interest, including the mineral estate, of the United States in and to National Forest System lands described in section 521e of this title; and
(2) to accept as consideration for the lands sold, exchanged, or interchanged other lands, interests in lands, or cash payment, or any combination of such forms of consideration, which, in the case of conveyance by sale or exchange, is at least equal in value, including the mineral estate, or, in the case of conveyance by interchange, is of approximately equal value, including the mineral estate, to the lands being conveyed by the Secretary.
(b) Inclusion of terms, covenants, conditions, and reservations
(1) In general
The Secretary shall insert in any such quitclaim deed such terms, covenants, conditions, and reservations as the Secretary deems necessary to ensure protection of the public interest, including protection of the scenic, wildlife, and recreation values of the National Forest System and provision for appropriate public access to and use of lands within the System.
(2) Limitation
Paragraph (1) shall not be applicable to deeds issued by the Secretary to lands outside the boundary of units of the National Forest System.
(c) Disposition of proceeds
(1) Deposit in Sisk fund
The net proceeds derived from any sale or exchange conducted under paragraph (4), (5), or (6) of section 521e of this title shall be deposited in the fund established under section 484a of this title.
(2) Use
Amounts deposited under paragraph (1) shall be available to the Secretary until expended for—
(A) the acquisition of land or interests in land for administrative sites for the National Forest System in the State from which the amounts were derived;
(B) the acquisition of land or interests in land for inclusion in the National Forest System in that State, including land or interests in land that enhance opportunities for recreational access; or
(C) the reimbursement of the Secretary for costs incurred in preparing a sale conducted under the authority of section 521e of this title if the sale is a competitive sale.
(Pub. L. 97–465, § 2, Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2535; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8621(c), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4852.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334, § 8621(c)(1)–(3), designated first sentence as subsec. (a) and inserted subsec. heading, designated second sentence as par. (1) of subsec. (b), inserted subsec. and par. headings, and substituted “covenants” for “convenants”, and designated third sentence as par. (2) of subsec. (b), inserted par. heading, and substituted “Paragraph (1) shall not” for “The preceding sentence shall not”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8621(c)(4), added subsec. (c).
16 U.S.C. § 521e (CONSERVATION)
§ 521e. Small parcels and road rights-of-way
The National Forest System lands which may be sold, exchanged, or interchanged under sections 521c to 521i of this title are those the sale or exchange of which is not practicable under any other authority of the Secretary, which have a value as determined by the Secretary of not more than $500,000, and which are—
(1) parcels of forty acres or less which are interspersed with or adjacent to lands which have been transferred out of Federal ownership under the mining laws and which are determined by the Secretary, because of location or size, not to be subject to efficient administration;
(2) parcels of ten acres or less which are encroached upon by improvements occupied or used under claim or color of title by persons to whom no advance notice was given that the improvements encroached or would encroach upon such parcels, and who in good faith relied upon an erroneous survey, title search, or other land description indicating that there was not such encroachment;
(3) road rights-of-way, reserved or acquired, which are substantially surrounded by lands not owned by the United States and which are no longer needed by the United States, subject to the first right of abutting landowners to acquire such rights-of-way;
(4) parcels of 40 acres or less that are determined by the Secretary—
(A) to be physically isolated from other Federal land;
(B) to be inaccessible; or
(C) to have lost National Forest character;
(5) parcels of 10 acres or less that are not eligible for conveyance under paragraph (2) but are encroached on by a permanent habitable improvement for which there is no evidence that the encroachment was intentional or negligent; or
(6) parcels used as a cemetery (including a parcel of not more than 1 acre adjacent to the parcel used as a cemetery), a landfill, or a sewage treatment plant under a special use authorization issued or otherwise authorized by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 97–465, § 3, Jan. 12, 1983, 96 Stat. 2535; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8621(a), (b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4852.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334, § 8621(a), substituted “$500,000” for “$150,000” in introductory provisions.
Pars. (4) to (6). Pub. L. 115–334, § 8621(b), added pars. (4) to (6).
16 U.S.C. § 583j–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–3. Administrative services and support
(a) Startup funds
For purposes of assisting the Foundation in establishing an office and meeting initial administrative, project, and other startup expenses, the Secretary is authorized to provide to the Foundation $500,000, from funds appropriated pursuant to section 583j–8(a) of this title, per year for the two years beginning October 1, 1992. Such funds shall remain available to the Foundation until they are expended for authorized purposes.
(b) Matching funds
In addition to the startup funds provided under subsection (a) of this section, during fiscal years 2016 through 2023, the Secretary is authorized to provide matching funds for administrative and project expenses incurred by the Foundation as authorized by section 583j–8(b) of this title including reimbursement of expenses under section 583j–1 of this title, not to exceed then current Federal Government per diem rates.
(c) Administrative expenses
At any time, the Secretary may provide the Foundation use of Department of Agriculture personnel, facilities, and equipment, with partial or no reimbursement, with such limitations and on such terms and conditions as the Secretary shall establish.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 405, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2972; Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a), Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031; Pub. L. 114–54, title II, § 201(a), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 515; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8503(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4847.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–54 substituted “during fiscal years 2016 through 2018” for “for a period of five years beginning October 1, 1992”.
1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a)(1), inserted “, project,” after “administrative” and substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “following November 16, 1990”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a)(2), substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “from November 16, 1990” and inserted “and project” after “administrative”.
heading: Purpose of Pub. L. 103–106
text: Pub. L. 103–106, § 2, Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031, provided that:
“It is the purpose of this Act [see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 583j of this title]—
“(1) to provide for start-up and matching funds for project expenses to carry out the National Forest Foundation Act [16 U.S.C. 583j et seq.]; and
“(2) to extend the funding authorization for start-up expenses for 1 year.”
16 U.S.C. § 583j–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–8. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Startup funds
For the purposes of section 583j–3 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000.
(b) Matching funds
For the purposes of section 583j–3 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2023 to the Secretary of Agriculture to be made available to the Foundation to match, on a one-for-one basis, private contributions made to the Foundation.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 410, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973; Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(b), Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1032; Pub. L. 114–54, title II, § 201(b), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 515; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8503(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4847.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–54 substituted “there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2018” for “during the five-year period beginning October 1, 1992, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 annually”.
1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–106 substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “following November 16, 1990”.
16 U.S.C. § 1012a (CONSERVATION)
§ 1012a. Funding
In addition to any other funds made available by this chapter, of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this chapter $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter.
(Aug. 4, 1954, ch. 656, § 15, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title II, § 2401(c), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4570.)
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; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7509(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4824, 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, 2023.”
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 2023. 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; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7509(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4824.)
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: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
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. § 1725b (CONSERVATION)
§ 1725b. Forest Service hire authority
(a) In general
The Secretary of Agriculture may appoint, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, other than sections 3303 and 3328 of such title, a qualified candidate described in subsection (b) directly to a position with the Department of Agriculture, Forest Service for which the candidate meets Office of Personnel Management qualification standards.
(b) Qualifications
Subsection (a) applies to a former resource assistant (as defined in section 203 of the Public Land Corps Act 1 (16 U.S.C. 1722)) who—
(1) completed a rigorous internship with a land managing agency, such as the Forest Service Resource Assistant Program;
(2) successfully fulfilled the requirements of the internship program; and
(3) earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20).
(c) Limitation
The direct hire authority under this section may not be exercised with respect to a specific qualified candidate after the end of the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the candidate completed the undergraduate or graduate degree, as the case may be, or has successfully fulfilled the requirements of the internship program, whichever is later.
(Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12518, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 5001.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 203 of the Public Land Corps Act, referred to in subsec. (b), probably means section 203 of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, title II of Pub. L. 91–378, which is classified to section 1722 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and not as part of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 2009 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2009. Termination of program
The provisions of this chapter shall terminate on December 31, 2023.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 10, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1411; Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1252(d), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1517; Pub. L. 110–234, title II, § 2804(e), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1088; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title II, § 2804(e), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1816; Pub. L. 115–334, title II, § 2402(4), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4571.)
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: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 2804(e), substituted “2018” for “2008”.
1985—Pub. L. 99–198 substituted “2008” for “1985”.
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.