7 USC 5679 - Biotechnology and agricultural trade program

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

§ 5679.

Biotechnology and agricultural trade program

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Purpose

The purpose of the program shall be to remove, resolve, or mitigate significant regulatory nontariff barriers to the export of United States agricultural commodities (as defined in section 5602 of this title) into foreign markets through public and private sector projects funded by grants that address—

(1)

quick response intervention regarding nontariff barriers to United States exports involving—

(A)

United States agricultural commodities produced through biotechnology or new agricultural production technologies;

(B)

food safety;

(C)

disease; or

(D)

other sanitary or phytosanitary concerns; or

(2)

developing protocols as part of bilateral negotiations with other countries on issues such as animal health, grain quality, and genetically modified commodities.

(c)

Eligible programs

Depending on need, as determined by the Secretary, activities authorized under this section may be carried out through—

(1)

this section;

(2)

the emerging markets program under section 1542 1

 See References in Text note below.

and section 5623(d) of this title; or

(3)

the Cochran Fellowship Program under section 3293 of this title.

(d)

Funding

(Pub. L. 101–624, title XV, § 1543A, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title III, § 3204, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 300; amended Pub. L. 115–334, title III, §§ 3201(b)(3)(C), 3301, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4617.)

cite as: 7 USC 5679