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7 U.S.C. § 6932 — Food Access Liaison
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**(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.
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**(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.
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**(a) Establishment** The Secretary shall establish a Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison to coordinate Federal, State, local, and nongovernmental programs, and other efforts, to measure and reduce the incidence of food loss and waste in accordance with this section.
**(b) In general** The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison shall—
(1) coordinate food loss and waste reduction efforts within the Department of Agriculture and with other Federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration;
(2) support and promote Federal programs to measure and reduce the incidence of food loss and waste and increase food recovery;
(3) provide information to, and serve as a resource for, entities engaged in food loss and waste reduction and food recovery, including information about the availability of, and eligibility requirements for, participation in Federal, State, local, and nongovernmental programs;
(4) raise awareness of the liability protections afforded under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act ([42 U.S.C. 1791](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1791&num=0&edition=prelim)) to persons engaged in food loss and waste reduction and food recovery; and
(5) make recommendations with respect to expanding innovative food recovery models and reducing the incidence of food loss and waste.
**(c) Cooperative agreements** For purposes of carrying out the duties under subsection (b), the Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with the research centers of the Research, Education, and Economics mission area, institutions of higher education (as defined in [section 1001 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC
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**(a) In general** Except as provided in [section 3812 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3812&num=0&edition=prelim), and notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who in any crop year produces an agricultural commodity on a field on which highly erodible land is predominant, or designates land on which highly erodible land is predominant to be set aside, diverted, devoted to conservation uses, or otherwise not cultivated under a program administered by the Secretary to reduce production of an agricultural commodity, as determined by the Secretary shall be ineligible for—
(1) as to any commodity produced during that crop year by such person—
(A) contract payments under a production flexibility contract, marketing assistance loans, and any type of price support or payment made available under the Agricultural Market Transition Act [[7 U.S.C. 7201](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section7201&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act ([15 U.S.C. 714](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section714&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), or any other Act;
(B) a farm storage facility loan made under section 4(h) of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act ([15 U.S.C. 714b(h)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section714b/h&num=0&edition=prelim));
(C) a disaster payment;
(D) a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ([7 U.S.C. 1921](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section1921&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) or any other provision of law administered by the Consolidated Farm Service
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**(a) Production on converted wetland** Except as provided in this subchapter and notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who in any crop year produces an agricultural commodity on converted wetland, as determined by the Secretary, shall be—
(1) in violation of this section; and
(2) ineligible for loans or payments in an amount determined by the Secretary to be proportionate to the severity of the violation.
**(b) Ineligibility for certain loans and payments** If a person is determined to have committed a violation under subsection (a) during a crop year, the Secretary shall determine which of, and the amount of, the following loans and payments for which the person shall be ineligible:
(1) Contract payments under a production flexibility contract, marketing assistance loans, and any type of price support or payment made available under the Agricultural Market Transition Act [[7 U.S.C. 7201](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section7201&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act ([15 U.S.C. 714](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section714&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), or any other Act.
(2) A loan made or guaranteed under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ([7 U.S.C. 1921](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section1921&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) or any other provision of law administered by the Consolidated Farm Service Agency,11 See Change of Name note below. if the Secretary determines that the proceeds of the loan will be used for a purpose that will contribute to conversion of a wetland (other than as provided in this subchapter) to produce an agricultural commodity.
(3) During the crop year:
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**(a) Appointment and compensation of Administrator; transfer of powers, duties, and assets pertaining to agricultural credit** In accordance with [section 2006a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2006a&num=0&edition=prelim), for purposes of this chapter, and for the administration of assets under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to the Farmers Home Administration Act of 1946, as amended, the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended, the Act of August 28, 1937, as amended, the Act of April 6, 1949, as amended, the Act of August 31, 1954, as amended, and the powers and duties of the Secretary under any other Act authorizing agricultural credit, the Secretary may assign and transfer such powers, duties, and assets to such officers or agencies of the Department of Agriculture as the Secretary considers appropriate.
**(b) Powers of Secretary of Agriculture** The Secretary may—
(1) administer his powers and duties through such national, area, State, or local offices and employees in the United States as he determines to be necessary and may authorize an office to serve the area composed of two or more States if he determines that the volume of business in the area is not sufficient to justify separate State offices, and until January 1, 1975, make contracts for services incident to making, insuring, collecting, and servicing loans and property as determined by the Secretary to be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this chapter; (and the Secretary shall prior to June 30, 1974, report to the Congress through the President on the experience in using such contracts, together with recommendations for such legislation as he may see fit);
(2) accept and utilize voluntary and uncompensated s
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**(a) Establishment** The Secretary is authorized to establish and maintain within the Department a Natural Resources Conservation Service.
**(b) Functions** If the Secretary establishes the Natural Resources Conservation Service under subsection (a), the Secretary is authorized to assign to the Service jurisdiction over the following:
(1) The Water Bank Act ([16 U.S.C. 1301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
(2) Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ([16 U.S.C. 3801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3801&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), except subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of such title [[16 U.S.C. 3831](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3831&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(3) Salinity control measures under [section 1592(c) of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1592/c&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4) The Farms for the Future Act of 1990 ([7 U.S.C. 4201](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section4201&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 101–624).
(5) Such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate, except functions under subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ([16 U.S.C. 3831](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3831&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(c) Special concurrence requirements for certain functions** In carrying out the programs specified in paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (b), the Secretary shall—
(1) acting on the recommendations of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, with the concurre
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**(a) Authorization** The Secretary is authorized to establish in the Department the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.
**(b) Confirmation required** If the Secretary establishes the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment 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 Under Secretary**
(1) **Principal functions** — Upon establishment, the Secretary shall delegate to the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment those functions under the jurisdiction of the Department that are related to natural resources and environment (except to the extent those functions are delegated under [section 6932 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6932&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(2) **Additional functions** — The Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment shall perform such other functions and duties as may be required by law or prescribed by the Secretary.
**(d) Succession** Any official who is serving as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment on October 13, 1994, 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) if the Secretary establishes the position, and the official occupies the new position, within 180 days after October 13, 1994 (or such later date set by the Secretary if litigation delays rapid succession).
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For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) **Adverse decision** — The term “adverse decision” means an administrative decision made by an officer, employee, or committee of an agency that is adverse to a participant. The term includes a denial of equitable relief by an agency or the failure of an agency to issue a decision or otherwise act on the request or right of the participant. The term does not include a decision over which the Board of Contract Appeals has jurisdiction.
(2) **Agency** — The term “agency” means any agency of the Department designated by the Secretary or a successor agency of the Department, except that the term shall include the following (and any successor to the following):
(A) The Farm Service Agency (or other office, agency, or administrative unit of the Department assigned the functions authorized for the Farm Service Agency under [section 6932 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6932&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(B) The Commodity Credit Corporation, with respect to domestic programs.
(C) The Farmers Home Administration.
(D) The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
(E) The Rural Development Administration.
(F) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (or other office, agency, or administrative unit of the Department assigned the functions authorized for the Natural Resources Conservation Service under [section 6936(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6936/b&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(G) A State, county, or area committee established under [section 590h(b)(5) of title 16](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section590h/b/5&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Appellant** — The term “appellant” mean
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**(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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6932&num=0&edition=prelim)), 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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section5101&num=0&edition=prelim) 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.
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**(a) Decisions of State, county, and area committees**
(1) **Application of subsection**
(A) *In general* — Except as provided in subparagraph (B), this subsection shall apply only with respect to functions of the Farm Service Agency or the Commodity Credit Corporation that are under the jurisdiction of a State, county, or area committee established under [section 590h(b)(5) of title 16](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section590h/b/5&num=0&edition=prelim) or an employee of such a committee.
(B) *Nonapplicability* — This subsection does not apply to—
(i) a function performed under [section 2008k of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2008k&num=0&edition=prelim); or
(ii) a function performed under a conservation program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
(2) **Finality** — Each decision of a State, county, or area committee (or an employee of such a committee) covered by paragraph (1) that is made in good faith in the absence of misrepresentation, false statement, fraud, or willful misconduct shall be final not later than 90 days after the date of filing of the application for benefits, unless the decision, before the end of the 90-day period, is—
(A) appealed under this subchapter; or
(B) modified by the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency or the Executive Vice President of the Commodity Credit Corporation.
(3) **Recovery of amounts** — If the decision of the State, county, or area committee has become final under paragraph (2), no action may be taken by the Farm Service Agency, the Commodity Credit Corporation, or a State, county, or area committee to recover amounts found to have been disbursed as a result of a decision in err
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**(a) Initial referendum**
(1) **Requirement** — During the period ending 30 months after the date on which an order is first issued under [section 7443(b)(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section7443/b/3&num=0&edition=prelim), the Secretary shall conduct a referendum among producers who, during a representative period as determined by the Secretary, have been engaged in the production of canola or rapeseed for the purpose of ascertaining whether the order then in effect shall be continued.
(2) **Advance notice** — The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, provide broad public notice in advance of any referendum. The notice shall be provided, without advertising expenses, by means of newspapers, county newsletters, the electronic media, and press releases, through the use of notices posted in State and county cooperative extension offices and county Consolidated Farm Service Agency 11 See Change of Name note below. offices, and by other appropriate means specified in the order. The notice shall contain information on when the referendum will be held, registration and voting requirements, rules regarding absentee voting, and other pertinent information.
(3) **Approval of order** — The order shall be continued only if the Secretary determines that the order has been approved by not less than a majority of the producers voting in the referendum.
(4) **Disapproval of order** — If continuation of the order is not approved by a majority of the producers voting in the referendum, the Secretary shall terminate collection of assessments under the order within 180 days after the referendum and shall terminate the order in an orderly manner as soon as practicable.
**(b) Additional referenda**
(1) **In general**
(A
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