§ 5925a. — Nutrient management research and extension initiative.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC5925a]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 88--RESEARCH
SUBCHAPTER VII--MISCELLANEOUS RESEARCH PROVISIONS
Sec. 5925a. Nutrient management research and extension
initiative
(a) Competitive research and extension grants authorized
The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the
``Secretary'') may make competitive grants to support research and
extension activities specified in subsection (e) of this section. The
Secretary shall make the grants in consultation with the National
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory
Board.
(b) Administration
(1) In general
Paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11) of subsection (b) of section
450i of this title shall apply with respect to the making of grants
under this section.
(2) Use of task forces
To facilitate the making of research and extension grants under
this section in the research and extension areas specified in
subsection (e) of this section, the Secretary may appoint a task
force for each such area to make recommendations to the Secretary.
The Secretary may not incur costs in excess of $1,000 for any fiscal
year in connection with each task force established under this
paragraph.
(c) Matching funds required
(1) In general
The Secretary shall require the recipient of a grant under this
section to provide funds or in-kind support from non-Federal sources
in an amount at least equal to the amount provided by the Federal
Government.
(2) Waiver authority
The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement specified
in paragraph (1) with respect to a research project if the Secretary
determines that--
(A) the results of the project, while of particular benefit
to a specific agricultural commodity, are likely to be
applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or
(B) the project involves a minor commodity, the project
deals with scientifically important research, and the grant
recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.
(d) Partnerships encouraged
Following the completion of a peer review process for grant
proposals received under this section, the Secretary may provide a
priority to those grant proposals, found in the peer review process to
be scientifically meritorious, that involve the cooperation of multiple
entities.
(e) Nutrient management research and extension areas
(1) Animal waste and odor management
Research and extension grants may be made under this section for
the purpose of--
(A) identifying, evaluating, and demonstrating innovative
technologies for animal waste management and related air quality
management and odor control;
(B) investigating the unique microbiology of specific animal
wastes, such as swine waste, to develop improved methods to
effectively manage air and water quality; and
(C) conducting information workshops to disseminate the
results of the research.
(2) Water quality and aquatic ecosystems
Research and extension grants may be made under this section for
the purpose of investigating the impact on aquatic food webs,
especially commercially important aquatic species and their
habitats, of microorganisms of the genus Pfiesteria and other
microorganisms that are a threat to human or animal health.
(3) Rural and urban interface
Research and extension grants may be made under this section for
the purpose of identifying, evaluating, and demonstrating innovative
technologies to be used for animal waste management (including odor
control) in rural areas adjacent to urban or suburban areas in
connection with waste management activities undertaken in urban or
suburban areas.
(4) Animal feed
Research and extension grants may be made under this section for
the purpose of maximizing nutrition management for livestock, while
limiting risks, such as mineral bypass, associated with livestock
feeding practices.
(5) Alternative uses of animal waste
Research and extension grants may be made under this section for
the purpose of finding innovative methods and technologies for
economic use or disposal of animal waste.
(g) \1\ Authorization of appropriations
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There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary
to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2007.
(Pub. L. 101-624, title XVI, Sec. 1672A, as added Pub. L. 105-185, title
II, Sec. 243, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 554; amended Pub. L. 107-171,
title VII, Sec. 7120, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 434.)
Amendments
2002--Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 107-171 substituted ``2007'' for
``2002''.
Study of Nutrient Banking
Pub. L. 107-171, title VII, Sec. 7411, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 462,
provided that:
``(a) In General.--The Secretary [of Agriculture] may conduct a
study to evaluate nutrient banking for the purpose of enhancing the
health and viability of watersheds in areas with large concentrations of
animal producing units.
``(b) Components.--In conducting any study under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall evaluate the costs, needs, and means by which litter may
be collected and distributed outside the applicable watershed to reduce
potential point source and nonpoint source phosphorous pollution.
``(c) Report.--The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that
describes the results of any study conducted under subsection (a).''
