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7 U.S.C. § 6925 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6925. Food Access Liaison
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish the position of Food Access Liaison to coordinate Department programs to reduce barriers to food access and monitor and evaluate the progress of such programs in accordance with this section.
(b) Duties
The Food Access Liaison shall—
(1) coordinate the efforts of the Department, including regional offices, to experiment and consider programs and policies aimed at reducing barriers to food access for consumers, including but not limited to participants in nutrition assistance programs;
(2) provide outreach to entities engaged in activities to reduce barriers to food access in accordance with the statutory authorization for each program;
(3) provide outreach to entities engaged in activities to reduce barriers to food access, including retailers, markets, producers, and others involved in food production and distribution, with respect to the availability of, and eligibility for, Department programs;
(4) raise awareness of food access issues in interactions with employees of the Department;
(5) make recommendations to the Secretary with respect to efforts to reduce barriers to food access; and
(6) submit to Congress an annual report with respect to the efforts of the Department to reduce barriers to food access.
(Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 225, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12614(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 5014.)
heading: Codification
text: Another section 225 of Pub. L. 103–354 is classified to section 6931 of this title.
heading: Technical Assistance
text: Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12614(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 5014, provided that: “The Secretary [of Agriculture] shall provide technical assistance to entities that are participants, or seek to participate, in Department of Agriculture programs related to reduction of barriers to food access.”
7 U.S.C. § 6931 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6931. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation
(a) Authorization
The Secretary is authorized to establish in the Department the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation.
(b) Confirmation required
If the Secretary establishes the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation authorized under subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) Functions of Undersecretary 1
The Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation shall perform such functions and duties as the Secretary shall prescribe.
(d) Succession
Any official who is serving as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services on March 23, 2018, and who was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall not be required to be reappointed under subsection (b) to the successor position authorized under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 225, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3213; Pub. L. 115–141, div. A, title VII, § 772(a)(2), Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 397.)
heading: Codification
text: Section is comprised of section 225 of Pub. L. 103–354. Subsec. (e) of section 225 of Pub. L. 103–354 amended section 5314 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and repealed section 5691 of this title.
Another section 225 of Pub. L. 103–354 is classified to section 6925 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–141 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services.
7 U.S.C. § 6933 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6933. Office of Risk Management
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish and maintain in the Department an independent Office of Risk Management.
(b) Functions of Office of Risk Management
The Office of Risk Management shall have jurisdiction over the following functions:
(1) Supervision of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
(2) Administration and oversight of all aspects, including delivery through local offices of the Department, of all programs authorized under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
(3) Any pilot or other programs involving revenue insurance, risk management savings accounts, or the use of the futures market to manage risk and support farm income that may be established under the Federal Crop Insurance Act or other law.
(4) Such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(c) Administrator
(1) Appointment
The Office of Risk Management shall be headed by an Administrator who shall be appointed by the Secretary.
(2) Manager
The Administrator of the Office of Risk Management shall also serve as Manager of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
(d) Resources
(1) Functional coordination
Certain functions of the Office of Risk Management, such as human resources, public affairs, and legislative affairs, may be provided by a consolidation of such functions under the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation.
(2) Minimum provisions
Notwithstanding paragraph (1) or any other provision of law or order of the Secretary, the Secretary shall provide the Office of Risk Management with human and capital resources sufficient for the Office to carry out its functions in a timely and efficient manner.
(Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 226A, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title I, § 194(a), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 945; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, §§ 12405(a), 12415(a), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4975, 4981.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Federal Crop Insurance Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), (3), is subtitle A of title V of act Feb. 16, 1938, ch. 30, 52 Stat. 72, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 1501 et seq.) of chapter 36 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–334, § 12415(a), substituted “The Secretary” for “Subject to subsection (e), the Secretary ”.
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 115–334, § 12405(a), substituted “Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation” for “Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services”.
7 U.S.C. § 6934b (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6934b. Agricultural Youth Organization Coordinator
(a) Authorization
The Secretary shall establish in the Department the position of Agricultural Youth Organization Coordinator.
(b) Duties
The Agricultural Youth Organization Coordinator shall—
(1) promote the role of youth-serving organizations and school-based agricultural education in motivating and preparing young people to pursue careers in the agriculture, food, and natural resources systems;
(2) work to help build youth awareness of the reach and importance of agriculture, across a diversity of fields and disciplines;
(3) identify short-term and long-term interests of the Department and provide opportunities, resources, input, and coordination with programs and agencies of the Department to youth-serving organizations and school-based agricultural education, including the development of internship opportunities;
(4) share, internally and externally, the extent to which active steps are being taken to encourage collaboration with, and support of, youth-serving organizations and school-based agricultural education;
(5) provide information to youth involved in food and agriculture organizations concerning the availability of, and eligibility requirements for, participation in agricultural programs, with particular emphasis on beginning farmer and rancher programs;
(6) serve as a resource for assisting youth involved in food and agriculture organizations in applying for participation in agriculture; and
(7) advocate on behalf of youth involved in food and agriculture organizations in interactions with employees of the Department.
(c) Contracts and cooperative agreements
For purposes of carrying out the duties under subsection (b), the Agricultural Youth Organization Coordinator shall consult with the cooperative extension and the land-grant university systems, and may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with the research centers of the Agricultural Research Service, cooperative extension and the land-grant university systems, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, or nonprofit organizations for—
(1) the conduct of regional research on the profitability of small farms;
(2) the development of educational materials;
(3) the conduct of workshops, courses, and certified vocational training;
(4) the conduct of mentoring activities; or
(5) the provision of internship opportunities.
(Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7405, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12305, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4967.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7405 of Pub. L. 107–171 was classified to section 3319f of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12301(a)(1), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4950.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, and not as part of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, which in part comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 7401 of Pub. L. 107–171, set out as a note under section 5925c of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 6935 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6935. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12414(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4981
text: Section, Pub. L. 113–79, title III, § 3208, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 781, related to Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
7 U.S.C. § 6946 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6946. Rural Health Liaison
(a) Authorization
The Secretary shall establish in the Department the position of Rural Health Liaison.
(b) Duties
The Rural Health Liaison shall—
(1) in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, coordinate the role of the Department with respect to rural health;
(2) integrate across the Department the strategic planning and activities relating to rural health;
(3) improve communication relating to rural health within the Department and between Federal agencies;
(4) advocate on behalf of the health care and relevant infrastructure needs in rural areas;
(5) provide to stakeholders, potential grant applicants, Federal agencies, State agencies, Indian Tribes, private organizations, and academic institutions relevant data and information, including the eligibility requirements for, and availability and outcomes of, Department programs applicable to the advancement of rural health;
(6) maintain communication with public health, medical, occupational safety, and telecommunication associations, research entities, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Department is aware of current and upcoming issues relating to rural health;
(7) consult on programs, pilot projects, research, training, and other affairs relating to rural health at the Department and other Federal agencies;
(8) provide expertise on rural health to support the activities of the Secretary as Chair of the Council on Rural Community Innovation and Economic Development; and
(9) provide technical assistance and guidance with respect to activities relating to rural health to the outreach, extension, and county offices of the Department.
(Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 236, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12409, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4977.)
7 U.S.C. § 6952 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6952. Multiagency task force
(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish, in the office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, a multiagency task force for the purpose of providing coordination and direction for commodity programs.
(b) Composition
The Task Force shall be composed of at least 4 members, including—
(1) a representative from the Food Distribution Division of the Food and Nutrition Service, who shall—
(A) be appointed by the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services; and
(B) serve as Chairperson of the Task Force;
(2) at least 1 representative from the Agricultural Marketing Service, who shall be appointed by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs;
(3) at least 1 representative from the Farm Services Agency, who shall be appointed by the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation; and
(4) at least 1 representative from the Food Safety and Inspection Service, who shall be appointed by the Under Secretary for Food Safety.
(c) Duties
(1) In general
The Task Force shall be responsible for evaluation and monitoring of the commodity programs to ensure that the commodity programs meet the mission of the Department—
(A) to support the United States farm sector; and
(B) to contribute to the health and well-being of individuals in the United States through the distribution of domestic agricultural products through commodity programs.
(2) Specific duties
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Task Force shall—
(A) review and make recommendations regarding the specifications used for the procurement of food commodities;
(B) review and make recommendations regarding the efficient and effective distribution of food commodities; and
(C) review and make recommendations regarding the degree to which the quantity, quality, and specifications of procured food commodities align the needs of producers and the preferences of recipient agencies.
(d) Reports
Not later than 1 year after February 7, 2014, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes, for the period covered by the report—
(1) the findings and recommendations of the Task Force; and
(2) policies implemented for the improvement of commodity procurement programs.
(Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 242, as added Pub. L. 113–79, title IV, § 4205, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 823; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12405(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4975.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation” for “Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services”.
7 U.S.C. § 6962 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6962. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 228, formerly § 246, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3223; Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(a)(2)(D), (b)(2)(B), (c)(3), (d)(2), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1005, 1006; Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8002(c), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 473; Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, §§ 12404(b)(1), 12410(a)(c)(1)(A), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4975, 4977, 4978, was moved so as to appear at the end of subtitle B of title II of Pub. L. 103–354 by Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12410(c)(1)(B), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4978, and editorially reclassified as section 6936 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 6963 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6963. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12414(a)(5), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4981
text: Section, Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 247, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3225, related to reorganization of Forest Service.
7 U.S.C. § 6972 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6972. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12414(a)(6), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4981
text: Section, Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 252, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3227, related to program staff.
7 U.S.C. § 6995 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 6995. Informal hearings
(a) In general
If an officer, employee, or committee of an agency makes an adverse decision, the agency shall hold, at the request of the participant, an informal hearing on the decision.
(b) Farm Service Agency
With respect to programs carried out through the Farm Service Agency (or other office, agency, or administrative unit of the Department assigned to carry out the programs authorized for the Farm Service Agency under section 6932 of this title), the Secretary shall maintain the informal appeals process applicable to such programs, as in effect on October 13, 1994.
(c) Mediation
If a mediation program is available under title V of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 (7 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) as a part of the informal hearing process, the participant shall—
(1) be offered the right to choose such mediation; and
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, be allowed to use both informal agency review and mediation to resolve disputes under that title.
(Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 275, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3230; Pub. L. 110–234, title XII, § 12032, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1391; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XII, § 12032, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2153; Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12404(b)(3), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4975.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 100–233, Jan. 6, 1988, 101 Stat. 1568. Title V of the Act is classified principally to chapter 82 (§ 5101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1988 Amendments note set out under section 2001 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and Tables.
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—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “Farm” for “Consolidated Farm” in two places.
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 12032, designated the three sentences of existing provisions as subsecs. (a) to (c), respectively, inserted headings, and in subsec. (c) designated part of existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 7007 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 7007. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
(a) Establishment
There is established in the Department the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
(b) Appointment
The Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(c) Functions
(1) Principal functions
The Secretary shall delegate to the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs those functions and duties under the jurisdiction of the Department that are related to trade and foreign agricultural affairs.
(2) Additional functions
The Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs shall perform such other functions and duties as may be—
(A) required by law; or
(B) prescribed by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 287, as added Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12413(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4980.)
7 U.S.C. § 7013 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 7013. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title XII, § 12414(a)(7), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4981
text: Section, Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 295, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3238, related to proposed conforming amendments.
7 U.S.C. § 7334 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 7334. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title II, § 2814, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4602
text: Section, Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 385, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1016, related to flood risk reduction contracts during fiscal years 1996 through 2002.
7 U.S.C. § 7655a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 7655a. Food safety education initiatives
(a) Initiative authorized
The Secretary may carry out a food safety education program to educate the public and persons in the fresh produce industry about—
(1) scientifically proven practices for reducing microbial pathogens on fresh produce; and
(2) methods of reducing the threat of cross-contamination of fresh produce through sanitary handling practices.
(b) Cooperation
The Secretary may carry out the education program in cooperation with public and private partners.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023, to remain available until expended.
(Pub. L. 110–234, title X, § 10105, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1336; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title X, § 10105, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2098; Pub. L. 113–79, title X, § 10006, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 947; Pub. L. 115–334, title X, § 10106, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4905.)
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
Section was enacted as part of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and not as part of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, which in part comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2014—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “2018” for “2012”.
heading: Effective Date
text: Enactment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.
heading: Definition of “Secretary”
text: “Secretary” as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 8701 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 7655d (AGRICULTURE)
§ 7655d. Wood innovation grant program
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means—
(A) an individual;
(B) a public or private entity (including a center of excellence that consists of 1 or more partnerships between forestry, engineering, architecture, or business schools at 1 or more institutions of higher education); or
(C) a State, local, or Tribal government.
(2) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service.
(b) Grant program
(1) In general
The Secretary, in carrying out the wood innovation grant program of the Secretary described in the notice of the Secretary entitled “Request for Proposals: 2016 Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity” (80 Fed. Reg. 63498 (October 20, 2015)), may make a wood innovation grant to 1 or more eligible entities each year for the purpose of advancing the use of innovative wood products.
(2) Proposals
To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(c) Incentivizing use of existing milling capacity
In selecting among proposals of eligible entities under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall give priority to proposals that include the use or retrofitting (or both) of existing sawmill facilities located in counties in which the average annual unemployment rate exceeded the national average unemployment rate by more than 1 percent in the previous calendar year.
(d) Matching requirement
As a condition of receiving a grant under subsection (b), an eligible entity shall provide funds equal to the amount received by the eligible entity under the grant, to be derived from non-Federal sources.
(Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8643, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4872.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and not as part of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, which in part comprises this chapter.
heading: Definitions
text: “Secretary” as meaning the Secretary of Agriculture, see section 2 of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 9001 of this title.
For definition of “innovative wood product”, see section 8641 of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 7655c of this title.