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7 U.S.C. § 3319b (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319b. Joint requests for proposals
(a) In general
In carrying out any competitive agricultural research, education, or extension grant program authorized under this or any other Act, the Secretary may cooperate with 1 or more other Federal agencies (including the National Science Foundation) in issuing joint requests for proposals, awarding grants, and administering grants, for similar or related research, education, or extension projects or activities.
(b) Administration
(1) Secretary
The Secretary may delegate authority to issue requests for proposals, make grant awards, or administer grants, in whole or in part, to a cooperating Federal agency.
(2) Cooperating Federal agency
The cooperating Federal agency may delegate to the Secretary authority to issue requests for proposals, make grant awards, or administer grants, in whole or in part.
(c) Regulations
The Secretary and a cooperating Federal agency may agree to make applicable to recipients of grants—
(1) the post-award grant administration regulations applicable to recipients of grants from the Secretary; or
(2) the post-award grant administration regulations applicable to recipients of grants from the cooperating Federal agency.
(d) Joint peer review panels
Subject to section 3129a of this title, the Secretary and a cooperating Federal agency may establish joint peer review panels for the purpose of evaluating grant proposals.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1473B, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7403(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 456.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3319b, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1473B, as added Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1427, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1553, provided for technology development for small- and medium-sized farming operations, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1601(f)(1)(E), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3704.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Purposes
text: Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7403(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 456, provided that:
“The purposes of this section [enacting this section] are—
“(1) to reduce the duplication of administrative functions relating to grant awards and administration among Federal agencies conducting similar types of research, education, and extension programs;
“(2) to maximize the use of peer review resources in research, education, and extension programs; and
“(3) to reduce the burden on potential recipients that may offer similar proposals to receive competitive grants under different Federal programs in overlapping subject areas.”
heading: Definitions
text: Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7401, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 455, provided that:
“In this subtitle [subtitle D (§ 7401–7412) of title VII of Pub. L. 107–171, enacting this section and sections [former] 3310a, [former] 3319f, 5925c, 5925d, and 7630 of this title and provisions set out as notes under this section and sections 3101, [former] 3319f, [former] 5925a, and 5925b of this title]:
“(1) Department.—
The term ‘Department’ means the Department of Agriculture.
“(2) Secretary.—
The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.”
7 U.S.C. § 3319g (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319g. Fees
In fiscal year 2003 and thereafter, the agency is authorized to charge fees, commensurate with the fair market value, for any permit, easement, lease, or other special use authorization for the occupancy or use of land and facilities (including land and facilities at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center) issued by the agency, as authorized by law, and such fees shall be credited to this account, and shall remain available until expended for authorized purposes.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. A, title I, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 17.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The agency, referred to in text, means the Agricultural Research Service.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 107–76, title I, Nov. 29, 2001, 115 Stat. 709.
Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title I], Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–6.
Pub. L. 106–78, title I, Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1140.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(a) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681, 2681–5.
7 U.S.C. § 3319h (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319h. Funds for research facilities
In fiscal year 2003 and thereafter, funds may be received from any State, other political subdivision, organization, or individual for the purpose of establishing any research facility of the Agricultural Research Service, as authorized by law.
(Pub. L. 108–7, div. A, title I, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 17.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003, and also as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 107–76, title I, Nov. 29, 2001, 115 Stat. 709.
Pub. L. 106–387, § 1(a) [title I], Oct. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 1549, 1549A–6.
Pub. L. 106–78, title I, Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1140.
Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(a) [title I], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681, 2681–5.
Pub. L. 105–86, title I, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2084.
Pub. L. 104–180, title I, Aug. 6, 1996, 110 Stat. 1574.
Pub. L. 104–37, title I, Oct. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 304.
Pub. L. 103–330, title I, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2440.
Pub. L. 103–111, title I, Oct. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 1051.
Pub. L. 102–341, title I, Aug. 14, 1992, 106 Stat. 878.
7 U.S.C. § 3319i (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3319i. Capacity building grants for NLGCA Institutions
(a) Grant program
(1) In general
The Secretary shall make competitive grants to NLGCA Institutions to assist the NLGCA Institutions in maintaining and expanding the capacity of the NLGCA Institutions to conduct education, research, and outreach activities relating to—
(A) agriculture;
(B) renewable resources; and
(C) other similar disciplines.
(2) Use of funds
An NLGCA Institution that receives a grant under paragraph (1) may use the funds made available through the grant to maintain and expand the capacity of the NLGCA Institution—
(A) to successfully compete for funds from Federal grants and other sources to carry out educational, research, and outreach activities that address priority concerns of national, regional, State, and local interest;
(B) to disseminate information relating to priority concerns to—
(i) interested members of the agriculture, renewable resources, and other relevant communities;
(ii) the public; and
(iii) any other interested entity;
(C) to encourage members of the agriculture, renewable resources, and other relevant communities to participate in priority education, research, and outreach activities by providing matching funding to leverage grant funds; and
(D) through—
(i) the purchase or other acquisition of equipment and other infrastructure (not including alteration, repair, renovation, or construction of buildings);
(ii) the professional growth and development of the faculty of the NLGCA Institution; and
(iii) the development of graduate assistantships.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1473F, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7138, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1230, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7138, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1991; amended Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7123, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 876; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7131, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4796.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “2018” for “2012”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.
7 U.S.C. § 3321 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3321. Statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote research and extension activities of the institutions hereinafter referred to in section 3322(b) of this title, and to coordinate their efforts as an integral part in the implementation of the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 2801 et seq.) by encouraging landowners, individuals, and commercial institutions to develop aquaculture production and facilities and sound aquacultural practices that will, through research and technology transfer programs, provide for the increased production and marketing of aquacultural food products.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1474, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1440(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1316.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The National Aquaculture Act of 1980, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 96–362, Sept. 26, 1980, 94 Stat. 1198, which is classified generally to chapter 48 (§ 2801 et seq.) of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2801 of Title 16 and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3331 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3331. Congressional statement of purpose
It is the purpose of this subchapter to promote the general welfare through improved productivity of the Nation’s rangelands, which comprise 60 per centum of the land area of the United States. Most of these rangelands are unsuited for cultivation, but produce a great volume of forage that is inedible by humans but readily converted, through an energy efficient process, to high quality food protein by grazing animals. These native grazing lands are located throughout the United States and are important resources for major segments of the Nation’s livestock industry. In addition to the many livestock producers directly dependent on rangelands, other segments of agriculture are indirectly dependent on range-fed livestock and on range-produced forage that can be substituted for grain in times of grain scarcity. Recent resource assessments indicate that forage production of rangeland can be increased at least 100 per centum through development and application of improved range management practices while simultaneously enhancing wildlife, watershed, recreational, and aesthetic values and reducing hazards of erosion and flooding.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1478, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1440(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1318.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3332 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3332. Program; development, purposes, scope, etc.
The Secretary may develop and implement a cooperative rangeland research program in coordination with the program carried out under the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 [16 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.], to improve the production and quality of desirable native forages or introduced forages which are managed in a similar manner to native forages for livestock and wildlife. The program shall include studies of: (1) management of rangelands and agricultural land as integrated systems for more efficient utilization of crops and waste products in the production of food and fiber; (2) methods of managing rangeland watersheds to maximize efficient use of water and improve water yield, water quality, and water conservation, to protect against onsite and offsite damage of rangeland resources from floods, erosion, and other detrimental influences, and to remedy unsatisfactory and unstable rangeland conditions; (3) revegetation and rehabilitation of rangelands including the control of undesirable species of plants; and (4) such other matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1479, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1440(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1318.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 95–306, June 30, 1978, 92 Stat. 349, which is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 1671 et seq.) of chapter 36 of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1978 Amendments note set out under section 1600 of Title 16 and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3333 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3333. Rangeland research grants
(a) In general
The Secretary may make grants to—
(1) land-grant colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and colleges, universities, and Federal laboratories having a demonstrable capacity in rangeland research, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out rangeland research; and
(2) the Joe Skeen Institute for Rangeland Restoration for the purposes of facilitating and expanding ongoing State-Federal range management, animal husbandry, and agricultural research, education, and extension programs to meet the targeted, emerging, and future needs of western United States rangelands and associated natural resources.
(b) Matching requirements
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), this grant program shall be based on a matching formula of 50 percent Federal and 50 percent non-Federal funding (including funding from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program).
(2) Exception
Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a grant to a Federal laboratory or a grant under subsection (a)(2).
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1480, as added Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1440(a), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1319; amended Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7209(d), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 445; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7128(b)(1)(C), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 878; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7614(b)(1)(C), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4834.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
2014—Pub. L. 113–79 struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading and subsec. (b). Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) related to matching requirements.
2002—Pub. L. 107–171 inserted section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary may make grants to land-grant colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and to colleges, universities, and Federal laboratories having a demonstrable capacity in rangeland research, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out rangeland research. Except in the case of Federal laboratories, this grant program shall be based on a matching formula of 50 per centum Federal and 50 per centum non-Federal funding.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 3353 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3353. Agricultural biosecurity
(a) Security at colleges and universities
(1) Grants
The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) may award grants to covered entities to review security standards and practices at their facilities in order to protect against bioterrorist attacks.
(2) Covered entities
Covered entities under this subsection are colleges or universities that—
(A) are colleges or universities as defined in section 3103 of this title; and
(B) have programs in food and agricultural sciences, as defined in such section.
(3) Limitation
Each individual covered entity may be awarded one grant under paragraph (1), the amount of which shall not exceed $50,000.
(4) Contract authority
Colleges and universities receiving grants under paragraph (1) may use such grants to enter into contracts with independent private organizations with established and demonstrated security expertise to conduct the security reviews specified in such paragraph.
(b) Guidelines for agricultural biosecurity
(1) In general
The Secretary may award grants to associations of food producers or consortia of such associations for the development and implementation of educational programs to improve biosecurity on farms in order to ensure the security of farm facilities against potential bioterrorist attacks.
(2) Limitation
Each individual association eligible under paragraph (1) may be awarded one grant under such paragraph, the amount of which shall not exceed $100,000. Each consortium eligible under paragraph (1) may be awarded one grant under such paragraph, the amount of which shall not exceed $100,000 per association participating in the consortium.
(3) Contract authority
Associations of food producers receiving grants under paragraph (1) may use such grants to enter into contracts with independent private organizations with established and demonstrated expertise in biosecurity to assist in the development and implementation of educational programs to improve biosecurity specified in such paragraph.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 107–188, title III, § 334, June 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 679.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3354 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3354. Agricultural bioterrorism research and development
(a) In general
The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) may utilize existing research authorities and research programs to protect the food supply of the United States by conducting and supporting research activities to—
(1) enhance the capability of the Secretary to respond in a timely manner to emerging or existing bioterrorist threats to the food and agricultural system of the United States;
(2) develop new and continue partnerships with institutions of higher education and other institutions to help form stable, long-term programs to enhance the biosecurity and food safety of the United States, including the coordination of the development, implementation, and enhancement of diverse capabilities for addressing threats to the nation’s agricultural economy and food supply, with special emphasis on planning, training, outreach, and research activities related to vulnerability analyses, incident response, detection, and prevention technologies;
(3) strengthen coordination with the intelligence community to better identify research needs and evaluate materials or information acquired by the intelligence community relating to potential threats to United States agriculture;
(4) expand the involvement of the Secretary with international organizations dealing with plant and animal disease control;
(5) continue research to develop rapid detection field test kits to detect biological threats to plants and animals and to provide such test kits to State and local agencies preparing for or responding to bioterrorism;
(6) develop an agricultural bioterrorism early warning surveillance system through enhancing the capacity of and coordination between State veterinary diagnostic laboratories, Federal and State agricultural research facilities, and public health agencies; and
(7) otherwise improve the capacity of the Secretary to protect against the threat of bioterrorism.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section, $190,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and such sums as may be necessary for each subsequent fiscal year.
(Pub. L. 107–188, title III, § 335, June 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 680.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.
7 U.S.C. § 3361 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 3361. Definition
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “eligible institution” means an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20) in an insular area that has demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in the food and agricultural sciences.
(Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1489, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7503, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 464.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Resident Instruction and Distance Education at Institutions of Higher Education in United States Insular Areas
text: Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7501(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 463, provided that: “It is the purpose of this subtitle [subtitle E (§ 7501–7506) of title VII of Pub. L. 107–171, enacting this subchapter and sections 7631 and 7719 of this title, amending sections 3103, 7715, and 7772 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3103 of this title] to promote and strengthen higher education in the food and agricultural sciences at institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))) that have demonstrable capacity to carry out teaching and extension programs in food and agricultural sciences and that are located in the insular areas of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau by formulating and administering programs to enhance teaching programs in agriculture, natural resources, forestry, veterinary medicine, home economics, and disciplines closely allied to the food and agriculture production and delivery systems.”