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7 U.S.C. § 2009bb (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Authority
The term “Authority” means the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by section 2009bb–1 of this title.
(2) Federal grant program
The term “Federal grant program” means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in—
(A) implementing the recommendations of the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Commission established by the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2661 note; Public Law 103–318);
(B) acquiring or developing land;
(C) constructing or equipping a highway, road, bridge, or facility;
(D) carrying out other economic development activities; or
(E) conducting research activities related to the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).
(3) Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.
(4) Region
The term “region” means the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri (other than counties included in the Delta Regional Authority), Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383A, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 375; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1177; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1939.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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 L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub.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: 2008—Par. (4). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6026(a), inserted “Missouri (other than counties included in the Delta Regional Authority),” after “Minnesota,”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 2009bb–1a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb–1a. Interstate cooperation for economic opportunity and efficiency
(a) In general
The Authority shall provide assistance to States in developing regional plans to address multistate economic issues, including plans—
(1) to develop a regional transmission system for movement of renewable energy to markets outside the region;
(2) to address regional transportation concerns, including the establishment of a Northern Great Plains Regional Transportation Working Group;
(3) to encourage and support interstate collaboration on federally-funded research that is in the national interest; and
(4) to establish a Regional Working Group on Agriculture Development and Transportation.
(b) Economic issues
The multistate economic issues referred to in subsection (a) shall include—
(1) renewable energy development and transmission;
(2) transportation planning and economic development;
(3) information technology;
(4) movement of freight and individuals within the region;
(5) federally-funded research at institutions of higher education; and
(6) conservation land management.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383C, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(B), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(B), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940.)
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 383C of Pub. L. 87–128, title III, was renumbered section 383D and is classified to section 2009bb–2 of this title.
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. § 2009bb–6 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb–6. Development planning process
(a) State development plan
In accordance with policies established by the Authority, each State member shall submit a development plan for the area of the region represented by the State member.
(b) Content of plan
A State development plan submitted under subsection (a) shall reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in the regional development plan developed under section 2009bb–1(d)(2) of this title.
(c) Consultation with interested local parties
In carrying out the development planning process (including the selection of programs and projects for assistance), a State may—
(1) consult with—
(A) multistate, regional, and local development districts and organizations; and
(B) local units of government; and
(2) take into consideration the goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations of the entities described in paragraph (1).
(d) Public participation
(1) In general
The Authority and applicable multistate, regional, and local development districts and organizations shall encourage and assist, to the maximum extent practicable, public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of all plans and programs under this subchapter.
(2) Regulations
The Authority shall develop guidelines for providing public participation described in paragraph (1), including public hearings.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383H, formerly § 383G, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 385; renumbered § 383H and amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (h), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, 1181, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (h), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940, 1943.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 383H of Pub. L. 87–128, title III, was renumbered section 383I and is classified to section 2009bb–7 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6026(h)(1), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “local development districts; and”.
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6026(h)(2), substituted “multistate, regional, and local development districts and organizations” for “State and local development districts”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 2009bb–8 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb–8. Approval of development plans and projects
(a) In general
A State or regional development plan or any multistate subregional plan that is proposed for development under this subchapter shall be reviewed by the Authority.
(b) Evaluation by State member
An application for a grant or any other assistance for a project under this subchapter shall be made through and evaluated for approval by the State member of the Authority representing the applicant.
(c) Certification
An application for a grant or other assistance for a project shall be approved only on certification by the State member that the application for the project—
(1) describes ways in which the project complies with any applicable State development plan;
(2) meets applicable criteria under section 2009bb–7 of this title;
(3) provides adequate assurance that the proposed project will be properly administered, operated, and maintained; and
(4) otherwise meets the requirements of this subchapter.
(d) Votes for decisions
On certification by a State member of the Authority of an application for a grant or other assistance for a specific project under this section, an affirmative vote of the Authority under section 2009bb–1(c) of this title shall be required for approval of the application.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383J, formerly § 383I, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 386; renumbered § 383J and amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (2)(E), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, 1179, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (2)(E), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940, 1941.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 383J of Pub. L. 87–128, title III, was renumbered section 383K and is classified to section 2009bb–9 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6026(c)(2)(E), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 2009bb–7 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 2009bb–9 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb–9. Consent of States
Nothing in this subchapter requires any State to engage in or accept any program under this subchapter without the consent of the State.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383K, formerly § 383J, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 386; renumbered § 383K, Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 383K of Pub. L. 87–128, title III, was renumbered section 383L and is classified to section 2009bb–10 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2009bb–10 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb–10. Records
(a) Records of the Authority
(1) In general
The Authority shall maintain accurate and complete records of all transactions and activities of the Authority.
(2) Availability
All records of the Authority shall be available for audit and examination by the Comptroller General of the United States and the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture (including authorized representatives of the Comptroller General and the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture).
(b) Records of recipients of Federal assistance
(1) In general
A recipient of Federal funds under this subchapter shall, as required by the Authority, maintain accurate and complete records of transactions and activities financed with Federal funds and report to the Authority on the transactions and activities to the Authority.
(2) Availability
All records required under paragraph (1) shall be available for audit by the Comptroller General of the United States, the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, and the Authority (including authorized representatives of the Comptroller General, the Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture, and the Authority).
(c) Annual audit
The Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture shall audit the activities, transactions, and records of the Authority on an annual basis for any fiscal year for which funds are appropriated.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383L, formerly § 383K, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 386; renumbered § 383L, Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940; amended Pub. L. 113–79, title VI, § 6027(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 850.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 383L of Pub. L. 87–128, title III, was renumbered section 383M and is classified to section 2009bb–11 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–79 inserted “for any fiscal year for which funds are appropriated” after “annual basis”.
7 U.S.C. § 2009bb–11 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb–11. Annual report
Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Authority shall submit to the President and to Congress a report describing the activities carried out under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383M, formerly § 383L, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 387; renumbered § 383M, Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 383M of Pub. L. 87–128, title III, was renumbered section 383N and is classified to section 2009bb–12 of this title.
7 U.S.C. § 2009bb–12 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb–12. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Authority to carry out this subchapter $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2018, to remain available until expended.
(b) Administrative expenses
Not more than 5 percent of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) for a fiscal year shall be used for administrative expenses of the Authority.
(c) Minimum State share of grants
Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, for any fiscal year, the aggregate amount of grants received by a State and all persons or entities in the State under this subchapter shall be not less than ⅓ of the product obtained by multiplying—
(1) the aggregate amount of grants under this subchapter for the fiscal year; and
(2) the ratio that—
(A) the population of the State (as determined by the Secretary of Commerce based on the most recent decennial census for which data are available); bears to
(B) the population of the region (as so determined).
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383N, formerly § 383M, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 387; renumbered § 383N and amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (j), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, 1182, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (j), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940, 1943; Pub. L. 113–79, title VI, § 6027(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 850.)
heading: Editorial Notes
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 383N of Pub. L. 87–128, title III, was renumbered section 383O and is classified to section 2009bb–13 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “2018” for “2012”.
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6026(j), substituted “2008 through 2012” for “2002 through 2007”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 2009bb–13 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009bb–13. Termination of authority
The authority provided by this subchapter terminates effective October 1, 2018.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 383O, formerly § 383N, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6028, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 387; renumbered § 383O and amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (k), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1178, 1182, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6026(c)(1)(A), (k), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1940, 1943; Pub. L. 113–79, title VI, § 6027(c), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 850.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “2018” for “2012”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 6026(k), substituted “2012” for “2007”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 2009cc–1 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009cc–1. Purposes
The purposes of the Rural Business Investment Program established under this subchapter are—
(1) to promote economic development and the creation of wealth and job opportunities in rural areas and among individuals living in those areas by encouraging developmental capital investments in smaller enterprises primarily located in rural areas; and
(2) to establish a developmental capital program, with the mission of addressing the unmet equity investment needs of small enterprises located in rural areas, by authorizing the Secretary—
(A) to enter into participation agreements with rural business investment companies;
(B) to guarantee debentures of rural business investment companies to enable each rural business investment company to make developmental capital investments in smaller enterprises in rural areas; and
(C) to make grants to rural business investment companies, and to other entities, for the purpose of providing operational assistance to smaller enterprises financed, or expected to be financed, by rural business investment companies.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 384B, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6029, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 391; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6426(b), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4770.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: Par. (1). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6426(b)(1), struck out “venture” before “capital investments”.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6426(b)(2)(A), struck out “venture” before “capital program” in introductory provisions.
Par. (2)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6426(b)(2)(B), struck out “venture” before “capital investments”.
7 U.S.C. § 2009cc–16 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009cc–16. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6027(e), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1183, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6027(e), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1944
text: Section, Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 384Q, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6029, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 401, related to interagency agreement to carry out day-to-day management and operation of the program.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 repealed this section. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal 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. § 2009cc–18 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2009cc–18. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.
(Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 384S, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6027(f), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1183, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6027(f), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1944; amended Pub. L. 113–79, title VI, § 6028, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 850; Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6427, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4771.)
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: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2009cc–18, Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 384S, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6029, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 402; amended Pub. L. 109–171, title I, § 1403(a), Feb. 8, 2006, 120 Stat. 6, related to subchapter funding through fiscal year 2006, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6027(f), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1183, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4, title VI, § 6027(f), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1944, effective May 22, 2008.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2014—Pub. L. 113–79 substituted “$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “$50,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2008 through 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. § 2009ee...2009ee–3 (AGRICULTURE)
§§ 2009ee to 2009ee–3. Repealed. Pub. L. 110–234, title VI, § 6002(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1162, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VI, § 6002(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1923
text: Section 2009ee, Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6301, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 421, defined terms.
text: Section 2009ee–1, Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6302, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 422, related to SEARCH grant program. See section 1926 of this title.
text: Section 2009ee–2, Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6303, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 424, related to annual report on projects.
text: Section 2009ee–3, Pub. L. 107–171, title VI, § 6304, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 424, related to funding.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 repealed this subchapter. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal of this subchapter 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. § 2012a (AGRICULTURE)
§ 2012a. Publicly operated community health centers
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of subsections (f) and (i) 1 of section 2012 of this title and section 2019 of this title, concerning private, nonprofit drug addiction or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation programs, shall henceforth also be applicable to publicly operated community health centers.
(Pub. L. 99–88, title I, § 100, Aug. 15, 1985, 99 Stat. 297.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Subsections (f) and (i) of section 2012 of this title, referred to in text, were redesignated subsecs. (h) and (n), respectively, by Pub. L. 110–246, title IV, § 4115(b)(1)(M), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1867. Subsec. (n) was subsequently redesignated (m) by Pub. L. 113–79, title IV, § 4030(a)(4), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 813.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1985, and not as part of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Reference to Community, Migrant, Public Housing, or Homeless Health Center Considered Reference to Health Center
text: Reference to community health center, migrant health center, public housing health center, or homeless health center considered reference to health center, see section 4(c) of Pub. L. 104–299, set out as a note under section 254b of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.