7 U.S.C. § 2032 — Automated data processing and informa-

Page 1385 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 2032 Pub. L. 110–246, § 4001(b), substituted ‘‘supplemental nutrition assistance program’’ for ‘‘food stamp pro- gram’’ wherever appearing. Subsec. (b)(3)(D). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(b)(15)(B), sub- stituted ‘‘benefits’’ for ‘‘coupons’’ in two places. Subsec. (b)(9). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(b)(15)(B), sub- stituted ‘‘benefits’’ for ‘‘coupons’’. Subsec. (b)(10)(B)(i). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(b)(15)(B), substituted ‘‘benefits shall be issued’’ for ‘‘coupons shall be issued’’. Subsec. (b)(10)(B)(ii). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(b)(15)(A), (B), substituted ‘‘benefits shall be provided’’ for ‘‘cou- pons shall be provided’’, ‘‘value of the benefits’’ for ‘‘value of the food coupons’’, and ‘‘the date benefits’’ for ‘‘the date food coupons’’. Subsec. (b)(12). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4002(a)(11)(B), made technical amendment to reference in original Act which appears in text as reference to this chapter. Subsec. (d)(1), (2). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(b)(15)(B), sub- stituted ‘‘benefits’’ for ‘‘coupons’’ wherever appearing. Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4002(a)(11)(B), made technical amendment to reference in original Act which appears in text as reference to this chapter. Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4002(a)(11)(C), made technical amendment to reference in original Act which appears in introductory provisions as reference to this chapter. Subsec. (g)(1)(A). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(b)(15)(C), sub- stituted ‘‘benefits’’ for ‘‘coupon’’. Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4115(b)(15)(A), sub- stituted ‘‘benefits’’ for ‘‘food coupons’’. 2002—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 107–171 substituted ‘‘section 2025(c)(1) of this title’’ for ‘‘section 2025(c)(1)(C) of this title’’ and struck out ‘‘Payments for administrative costs incurred by the State shall be included for pur- poses of establishing the adjustment under section 2025(c)(1)(A) of this title.’’ at end. 1991—Pub. L. 102–237, § 941(11)(A), inserted section catchline. Subsec. (d)(2)(B). Pub. L. 102–237, § 941(11)(B), sub- stituted ‘‘subsection (b)(3)(D)(iii)’’ for ‘‘paragraph (b)(3)(D)(iii)’’. Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 102–237, § 941(11)(C), substituted ‘‘subsection (b)(12)’’ for ‘‘subsection b(12)’’. 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 sections 4001(b), 4002(a)(11), and 4115(b)(15) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 4407 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Congress. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 107–171 not applicable with re- spect to any sanction, appeal, new investment agree- ment, or other action by the Secretary of Agriculture or a State agency that is based on a payment error rate calculated for any fiscal year before fiscal year 2003, see section 4118(e) of Pub. L. 107–171, set out as a note under section 2022 of this title. Amendment by Pub. L. 107–171 effective Oct. 1, 2002, except as otherwise provided, see section 4405 of Pub. L. 107–171, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Congress. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1991 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 102–237 effective and to be im- plemented no later than Feb. 1, 1992, see section 1101(d)(1) of Pub. L. 102–237, set out as a note under sec- tion 1421 of this title. TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (f)(2) of this section relating to submitting reports on periodic audits to certain committees of Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 2 of House Document No. 103–7. § 2032. Automated data processing and informa- tion retrieval systems (a) Standards and procedures for reviews (1) Initial reviews (A) In general Not later than 1 year after November 28, 1990, the Secretary shall complete a review of regulations and standards (in effect on November 28, 1990) for the approval of an automated data processing and information retrieval system maintained by a State (hereinafter in this section referred to as a ‘‘system’’) to determine the extent to which the regulations and standards contribute to a more effective and efficient program. (B) Revision of regulations The Secretary shall revise regulations (in effect on November 28, 1990) to take into ac- count the findings of the review conducted under subparagraph (A). (C) Incorporation of existing systems The regulations shall require States to in- corporate all or part of systems in use else- where, unless a State documents that the de- sign and operation of an alternative system would be less costly. The Secretary shall es- tablish standards to define the extent of modification of the systems for which pay- ments will be made under either section 2025(a) or 2025(g) of this title. (D) Implementation Proposed systems shall meet standards es- tablished by the Secretary for timely imple- mentation of proper changes. (E) Cost effectiveness Criteria for the approval of a system under section 2025(g) of this title shall include the cost effectiveness of the proposed system. On implementation of the approved system, a State shall document the actual cost and benefits of the system. (2) Operational reviews The Secretary shall conduct such reviews as are necessary to ensure that systems— (A) comply with conditions of initial fund- ing approvals; and (B) adequately support program delivery in compliance with this chapter and regula- tions issued under this chapter. (b) Standards for approval of systems (1) In general After conducting the review required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish standards for approval of systems. (2) Implementation A State shall implement the standards es- tablished by the Secretary within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Sec- retary. (3) Periodic compliance reviews The Secretary shall conduct appropriate periodic reviews of systems to ensure compli- Page 1386 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 2033 ance with the standards established by the Secretary. (c) Report Not later than October 1, 1993, the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Com- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate on the extent to which State agen- cies have developed and are operating effective systems that support supplemental nutrition as- sistance program delivery in compliance with this chapter and regulations issued under this chapter. (Pub. L. 88–525, § 23, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XVII, § 1763(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3805; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title IV, § 4001(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1092; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title IV, § 4001(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1853.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION November 28, 1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(B), was in the original ‘‘the date of enactment of this Act’’, which was translated as meaning the date of enactment of Pub. L. 101–624, which enacted this section, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. 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. AMENDMENTS Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 110–246, § 4001(b), substituted ‘‘sup- plemental nutrition assistance program’’ for ‘‘food stamp program’’. 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 4001(b) of Pub. L. 110–246 effec- tive Oct. 1, 2008, see section 4407 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Con- gress. § 2033. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–171, title IV, § 4124(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 326 Section, Pub. L. 88–525, § 24, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title IV, § 401(g), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1027, related to payments by the Secretary to the Territory of Amer- ican Samoa for fiscal years 1996 through 2002 to finance expenditures for nutrition assistance program extended under section 1469d(c) of title 48. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Repeal effective May 13, 2002 and applicable beginning on Oct. 1, 2002, see section 4124(c), (d) of Pub. L. 107–171, set out as an Effective Date of 2002 Amendment note under section 2028 of this title. § 2034. Assistance for community food projects (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Community food project In this section, the term ‘‘community food project’’ means a community-based project that— (A) requires a 1-time contribution of Fed- eral assistance to become self-sustaining; and (B) is designed— (i)(I) to meet the food needs of low-in- come individuals through food distribu- tion, community outreach to assist in par- ticipation in Federally assisted nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service; (II) to increase the self-reliance of com- munities in providing for the food needs of the communities; and (III) to promote comprehensive responses to local food, food access, farm, and nutri- tion issues; or (ii) to meet specific State, local, or neighborhood food and agricultural needs, including needs relating to— (I) equipment necessary for the effi- cient operation of a project; (II) planning for long-term solutions; or (III) the creation of innovative mar- keting activities that mutually benefit agricultural producers and low-income consumers. (2) Gleaner The term ‘‘gleaner’’ means an entity that— (A) collects edible, surplus food that would be thrown away and distributes the food to agencies or nonprofit organizations that feed the hungry; or (B) harvests for free distribution to the needy, or for donation to agencies or non- profit organizations for ultimate distribu- tion to the needy, an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner of the crop. (3) Hunger-free communities goal The term ‘‘hunger-free communities goal’’ means any of the 14 goals described in House Concurrent Resolution 302, 102nd Congress, agreed to October 5, 1992. (b) Authority to provide assistance (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may make grants to assist eligible private nonprofit entities to establish and carry out community food projects. (2) Limitation on grants The total amount of funds provided as grants under this section may not exceed— (A) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1996; (B) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2014; (C) $9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2015 through 2018; and (D) $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2019 and each fiscal year thereafter. (c) Eligible entities To be eligible for a grant under subsection (b), a public food program service provider, a tribal organization, or a private nonprofit entity, in- cluding gleaners, must— (1) have experience in the area of— (A) community food work, particularly concerning small and medium-sized farms,