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[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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    \1\ So in original. No subsec. (f) has been enacted.
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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 2002.

(Pub. L. 101-624, title XVI, Sec. 1672A, as added Pub. L. 105-185, title 
II, Sec. 243, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 554.)
