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7 U.S.C. § 7614a — Definitions
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Except as otherwise provided in this section and sections 7614a to 7614c of this title,11 See References in Text note below. in this section and sections 7614a to 7614c of this title: 1
(1) **Capacity and infrastructure program** — The term “capacity and infrastructure program” has the meaning given the term in subsection (f)(1) of [section 6971 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6971&num=0&edition=prelim) (as added by section 7511(a)(4)).1
(2) **Capacity and infrastructure program critical base funding** — The term “capacity and infrastructure program critical base funding” means the aggregate amount of Federal funds made available for capacity and infrastructure programs for fiscal year 2006, as appropriate.
(3) **Competitive program** — The term “competitive program” has the meaning given the term in subsection (f)(1) of [section 6971 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6971&num=0&edition=prelim) (as added by section 7511(a)(4)).1
(4) **Competitive program critical base funding** — The term “competitive program critical base funding” means the aggregate amount of Federal funds made available for competitive programs for fiscal year 2006, as appropriate.
(5) **Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities** — The term “Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities” has the meaning given the term in [section 3103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section3103&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6) **NLGCA Institution** — The term “NLGCA Institution” has the meaning given the term in [section 3103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section3103&num=0&editi
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Except as otherwise provided in this section and sections 7614a to 7614c of this title,11 See References in Text note below. in this section and sections 7614a to 7614c of this title: 1
(1) **Capacity and infrastructure program** — The term “capacity and infrastructure program” has the meaning given the term in subsection (f)(1) of [section 6971 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6971&num=0&edition=prelim) (as added by section 7511(a)(4)).1
(2) **Capacity and infrastructure program critical base funding** — The term “capacity and infrastructure program critical base funding” means the aggregate amount of Federal funds made available for capacity and infrastructure programs for fiscal year 2006, as appropriate.
(3) **Competitive program** — The term “competitive program” has the meaning given the term in subsection (f)(1) of [section 6971 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6971&num=0&edition=prelim) (as added by section 7511(a)(4)).1
(4) **Competitive program critical base funding** — The term “competitive program critical base funding” means the aggregate amount of Federal funds made available for competitive programs for fiscal year 2006, as appropriate.
(5) **Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities** — The term “Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities” has the meaning given the term in [section 3103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section3103&num=0&edition=prelim).
(6) **NLGCA Institution** — The term “NLGCA Institution” has the meaning given the term in [section 3103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section3103&num=0&edition=prelim).
(7) **1862 Institution; 1890 Institution; 1994 Institution** — The terms “1862 Institution”, “1890 Institution”, and “1994 Institution” have the meanings given the terms in [section 7601 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section7601&num=0&edition=prelim).
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### Statutory Notes
Section 7671, Pub. L. 105–185, title VI, § 631, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 608, related to evaluation and assessment of agricultural research, extension, and education programs.
Section 7672, Pub. L. 105–185, title VI, § 632, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 608, related to study of federally funded agricultural research, extension, and education.
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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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When used in this chapter:
(1) The term “Advisory Board” means the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.
(2) The term “agricultural research” means research in the food and agricultural sciences.
(3) The term “aquaculture” means the propagation and rearing of aquacultural species, including, but not limited to, any species of finfish, mollusk, or crustacean (or other aquatic invertebrate), amphibian, reptile, ornamental fish, or aquatic plant, in controlled or selected environments.
(4) **College and university.—**
(A) *In general.—* — The terms “college” and “university” mean an educational institution in any State which (i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, (ii) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education, (iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded, (iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution, and (v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
(B) *Inclusions.—* — The terms “college” and “university” include a research foundation maintained by a college or university described in subparagraph (A).
(5) **Cooperating forestry school.—**
(A) *In general.—* — The term “cooperating forestry school” means an institution—
(i) that is eligible to receive funds under Public Law 87–788 (commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act; [16 U.S.C. 582a](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section582a&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.); and
(ii) with respect to which the Secreta
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including provisions of law requiring competition), the Secretary of Agriculture may on and after October 28, 2000, enter into cooperative agreements (which may provide for the acquisition of goods or services, including personal services) with a State, political subdivision, or agency thereof, a public or private agency, organization, or any other person, if the Secretary determines that the objectives of the agreement will: (1) serve a mutual interest of the parties to the agreement in carrying out the programs administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service; and (2) all parties will contribute resources to the accomplishment of these objectives: Provided, That Commodity Credit Corporation funds obligated for such purposes shall not exceed the level obligated by the Commodity Credit Corporation for such purposes in fiscal year 1998.
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Board** — The term “Board” means the Board of Directors described in subsection (e).
(2) **Department** — The term “Department” means the Department of Agriculture.
(3) **Foundation** — The term “Foundation” means the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research established under subsection (b).
(4) **Secretary** — The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
**(b) Establishment**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall establish a nonprofit corporation to be known as the “Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research”.
(2) **Status** — The Foundation shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the United States Government.
**(c) Purposes** The purposes of the Foundation shall be—
(1) to advance the research mission of the Department by supporting agricultural research activities focused on addressing key problems of national and international significance including—
(A) plant health, production, and plant products;
(B) animal health, production, and products;
(C) food safety, nutrition, and health;
(D) renewable energy, natural resources, and the environment;
(E) agricultural and food security;
(F) agriculture systems and technology; and
(G) agriculture economics and rural communities; and
(2) to foster collaboration with agricultural researchers from the Federal Government, State (as defined in [section 3103 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section3103&num=0&edition=prelim)) governments, institutions of higher education (as defined in [section 1001 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim)), industry, and nonprofit organizations.
**(d) Duties**
(1) **In gener
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**(a) Authorization** The Secretary is authorized to establish in the Department the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics (referred to in this section as the “Under Secretary”).
**(b) Confirmation required** The Under Secretary shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from among distinguished scientists with specialized training or significant experience in agricultural research, education, and economics.
**(c) Chief Scientist** The Under Secretary shall—
(1) hold the title of Chief Scientist of the Department; and
(2) be responsible for the coordination of the research, education, and extension activities of the Department.
**(d) Functions of Under Secretary**
(1) **Principal function** — The Secretary shall delegate to the Under Secretary those functions and duties under the jurisdiction of the Department that relate to research, education, and economics.
(2) **Specific functions and duties** — The Under Secretary shall—
(A) identify, address, and prioritize current and emerging agricultural research, education, and extension needs (including funding);
(B) ensure that agricultural research, education, and extension programs are effectively coordinated and integrated—
(i) across disciplines, agencies, and institutions; and
(ii) among applicable participants, grantees, and beneficiaries;
(C) promote the collaborative use of all agricultural research, education, and extension resources from the local, State, tribal, regional, national, and international levels to address priority needs; and
(D) foster communication among agricultural research, education, and extension beneficiaries, including the public, to ensure the delivery of agricultural research,
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TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 7614a
1 See References in Text note below.
Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7301(2), inserted
‘‘relevance and’’ before ‘‘merit’’ and substituted ‘‘re-
search, extension, or education’’ for ‘‘extension or edu-
cation’’.
Subsec. (a)(2)(B). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7301(3), inserted ‘‘on
a continuous basis’’ after ‘‘procedures’’.
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7511(c)(30), sub-
stituted ‘‘National Institute of Food and Agriculture’’
for ‘‘Cooperative State Research, Education, and Ex-
tension Service’’ in heading and ‘‘the National Insti-
tute of Food and Agriculture’’ for ‘‘the Cooperative
State Research, Education, and Extension Service’’ in
text of pars. (1) and (2)(A).
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7301, added par. (3).
Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7129(c)(3), added par.
(3).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT
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, except as other-
wise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out
as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this
title.
Amendment by section 7511(c)(30) of Pub. L. 110–246
effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L.
110–246, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title.
§ 7614. Definitions
Except as otherwise provided in this section
and sections 7614a to 7614c of this title,1 in this
section and sections 7614a to 7614c of this title: 1
(1) Capacity and infrastructure program
The term ‘‘capacity and infrastructure pro-
gram’’ has the meaning given the term in sub-
section (f)(1) of section 6971 of this title (as
added by section 7511(a)(4)).1
(2) Capacity and infrastructure program cr
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