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The Secretary shall make available to the Farm Service Agency to carry out this chapter $50,000,000.
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**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Agricultural commodity** — The term “agricultural commodity” has the meaning given the term in [section 5602 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section5602&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher** — The term “geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 10906(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ([7 U.S.C. 2204](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2204&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 107–171). **(b) Authorization** Subject to the availability of funds under subsection (d), the Secretary may provide geographically disadvantaged farmers or ranchers direct reimbursement payments for activities described in subsection (c). **(c) Transportation** (1) **In general** — Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may provide direct reimbursement payments to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher to transport an agricultural commodity, or inputs used to produce an agricultural commodity, during a fiscal year. (2) **Proof of eligibility** — To be eligible to receive assistance under paragraph (1), a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher shall demonstrate to the Secretary that transportation of the agricultural commodity or inputs occurred over a distance of more than 30 miles, as determined by the Secretary. (3) **Amount** (A) *In general* — Subject to paragraph (2), the amount of direct reimbursement payments made to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher under this section for a fiscal year shall equal the product obtained by multiplying— (i) the amount of costs incurred by the geographically di
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**(a) Definitions** In this section through [section 1308–5 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section1308-5&num=0&edition=prelim): (1) **Covered commodity** — The term “covered commodity” has the meaning given that term in section 1111 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 ([7 U.S.C. 9011](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section9011&num=0&edition=prelim)). (2) **Family member** — The term “family member” means a person to whom a member in the farming operation is related as lineal ancestor, lineal descendant, sibling, first cousin, niece, nephew, spouse, or otherwise by marriage. (3) **Legal entity** — The term “legal entity” means an entity that is created under Federal or State law and that— (A) owns land or an agricultural commodity; or (B) produces an agricultural commodity. (4) **Person** — The term “person” means a natural person, and does not include a legal entity. (5) **Qualified pass-through entity** — The term “qualified pass-through entity” means— (A) a partnership (within the meaning of subchapter K of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 [[26 U.S.C. 701](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section701&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.]); (B) an S corporation (as defined in section 1361 of that Code); (C) a limited liability company that does not affirmatively elect to be treated as a corporation; and (D) a joint venture or general partnership. (6) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. **(b) Limitation on payments for covered commodities (other than peanuts)** Subject to subsection (i), the total amount of payments received, directly or indirectly, by a person or legal entity (except
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In this Act, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
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### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 110–234, title I, § 1104, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 942; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title I, § 1104, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1671, related to availability of counter-cyclical payments for 2008 through 2012 crop years. #### Continued Application for 2013 Crop Year Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1102(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 658, provided that: “Sections 1104 and 1304 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ([7 U.S.C. 8714](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section8714&num=0&edition=prelim), 8754), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act [Feb. 7, 2014], shall continue to apply through the 2013 crop year with respect to all covered commodities (as defined in section 1001 of that Act ([7 U.S.C. 8702](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section8702&num=0&edition=prelim))) and peanuts on a farm.”
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### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 110–234, title I, § 1105, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 945; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title I, § 1105, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1673, related to the average crop revenue election program available during each of the 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 crop years. #### Continued Application for 2013 Crop Year Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1103(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 658, provided that: “Section 1105 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ([7 U.S.C. 8715](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section8715&num=0&edition=prelim)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act [Feb. 7, 2014], shall continue to apply through the 2013 crop year with respect to all covered commodities (as defined in section 1001 of that Act ([7 U.S.C. 8702](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section8702&num=0&edition=prelim))) and peanuts on a farm for which the irrevocable election under section 1105 of that Act was made before the date of enactment of this Act.”
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**(a) Maintenance of base acres and payment yields** The Secretary shall maintain, for each covered commodity and upland cotton, base acres and payment yields on a farm established under sections 8702 and 8751 of this title, as adjusted pursuant to sections 8711, 8712, 8718, and 8752 of this title, as in effect on September 30, 2013, and as adjusted pursuant to sections 9012 and 9013 of this title. **(b) Streamlining** In implementing this chapter and the amendments made by this title,11 See References in Text note below. the Secretary shall— (1) continue to reduce administrative burdens and costs to producers by streamlining and reducing paperwork, forms, and other administrative requirements, to ensure that— (A) a producer (or an agent of a producer) may report information, electronically (including geospatial data) or conventionally, to the Department of Agriculture, subject to the Secretary— (i) establishing reasonable levels of tolerance that reflect the differences in accuracy between measures of common land units and geospatial data; and (ii) ensuring that discrepancies that occur within the levels of tolerance established under clause (i) shall not be used to penalize a producer (or an agent of a producer) under any program administered by the Department of Agriculture; (B) on the request of a producer (or an agent of a producer), the Department of Agriculture electronically shares with the producer (or agent) in real time and without cost to the producer (or agent) the common land unit data, related farm level data, conservation practices, and other information of the producer through a single Department of Agriculture-wide login; (C) not later than September 30, 2020, the Administrator of the Risk Management Agency and the Administrator of
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In this subchapter and subchapter II: (1) **Actual crop revenue** — The term “actual crop revenue”, with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year, means the amount determined by the Secretary under [section 9017(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section9017/b&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Agriculture risk coverage** — The term “agriculture risk coverage” means coverage provided under [section 9017 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section9017&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) **Agriculture risk coverage guarantee** — The term “agriculture risk coverage guarantee”, with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year, means the amount determined by the Secretary under [section 9017(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section9017/c&num=0&edition=prelim). (4) **Base acres** (A) *In general* — The term “base acres”, with respect to a covered commodity on a farm, means the number of acres in effect under sections 8702 and 8751 of this title, as adjusted pursuant to sections 8711, 8718, and 8752 of this title, as in effect on September 30, 2013, subject to any reallocation, adjustment, or reduction under [section 9012 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section9012&num=0&edition=prelim). (B) *Inclusion of generic base acres* — The term “base acres” includes any generic base acres planted to a covered commodity as determined in [section 9014(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section9014/b&num=0&edition=prelim). (5) **County coverage** — The term “county coverage” means agriculture risk coverage selected under [section 9015(
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Page 2221 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 8702 1 See References in Text note below. Stat. 2209) relating to determination on the merits of Pigford claims. ‘‘(9) HEARTLAND, HABITAT, HARVEST, AND HORTI- CULTURE ACT OF 2008.—Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to title XV of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–246; 122 Stat. 2246), and amendments made by that title, relating to the provision of supplemental agricultural disaster assistance under title IX of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2497 et seq.), certain revenue and tax provi- sions, and certain trade benefits and other matters. ‘‘(j) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Except as otherwise provided in this section, this section and the amendments made by this section take effect on the earlier of— ‘‘(1) the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 2, 2013]; or ‘‘(2) September 30, 2012.’’ APPLICABILITY OF EXPLANATORY STATEMENT IN HOUSE REPORT 110–627 TO PUB. L. 110–246 Pub. L. 110–246, § 3, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, pro- vided that: ‘‘The Joint Explanatory Statement sub- mitted by the Committee of Conference for the con- ference report to accompany H.R. 2419 of the 110th Con- gress (House Report 110–627) shall be deemed to be part of the legislative history of this Act [Pub. L. 110–246, see Tables for classification] and shall have the same effect with respect to the implementation of this Act as it would have had with respect to the implementation of H.R. 2419 [enacted as Pub. L. 110–234].’’ § 8702. Definitions In this chapter (other than subchapter III): (1) Average crop revenue election payment The term ‘‘average crop revenue election payment’’ means a payment made to pro- ducers on a farm under section 8715 1 of this title. (2) Base acres (A) In general The term ‘‘base acres’’
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