
From the U.S. Code Online via GPO Access
[wais.access.gpo.gov]
[Laws in effect as of January 2, 2001]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
  January 2, 2001 and January 28, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC7653]

 
                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
   CHAPTER 103--AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION REFORM
 
                SUBCHAPTER III--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
 
                             Part B--General
 
Sec. 7653. Office of Pest Management Policy


(a) Purpose

    The purpose of this section is to establish an Office of Pest 
Management Policy to provide for the effective coordination of 
agricultural policies and activities within the Department of 
Agriculture related to pesticides and of the development and use of pest 
management tools, while taking into account the effects of regulatory 
actions of other government agencies.

(b) Establishment of Office; principal responsibilities

    The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish in the Department an 
Office of Pest Management Policy, which shall be responsible for--
        (1) the development and coordination of Department policy on 
    pest management and pesticides;
        (2) the coordination of activities and services of the 
    Department, including research, extension, and education activities, 
    regarding the development, availability, and use of economically and 
    environmentally sound pest management tools and practices;
        (3) assisting other agencies of the Department in fulfilling 
    their responsibilities related to pest management or pesticides 
    under the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-170; 
    110 Stat. 1489), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide 
    Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.), the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 
    (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), and other applicable laws; and
        (4) performing such other functions as may be required by law or 
    prescribed by the Secretary.

(c) Interagency coordination

    In support of its responsibilities under subsection (b) of this 
section, the Office of Pest Management Policy shall provide leadership 
to ensure coordination of interagency activities with the Environmental 
Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and other Federal 
and State agencies.

(d) Outreach

    The Office of Pest Management Policy shall consult with agricultural 
producers that may be affected by pest management or pesticide-related 
activities or actions of the Department or other agencies as necessary 
in carrying out the Office's responsibilities under this section.

(e) Director

    The Office of Pest Management Policy shall be under the direction of 
a Director appointed by the Secretary, who shall report directly to the 
Secretary or a designee of the Secretary.

(f) Authorization of appropriations

    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. 105-185, title VI, Sec. 614, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 605.)

                       References in Text

    The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996, referred to in subsec. 
(b)(3), is Pub. L. 104-170, Aug. 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 1489. For complete 
classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1996 
Amendment note set out under section 136 of this title and Tables.
    The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, referred to 
in subsec. (b)(3), is act June 25, 1947, ch. 125, as amended generally 
by Pub. L. 92-516, Oct. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 973, which is classified 
generally to subchapter II (Sec. 136 et seq.) of chapter 6 of this 
title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short 
Title note set out under section 136 of this title and Tables.
    The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, referred to in subsec. 
(b)(3), is act June 25, 1938, ch. 675, 52 Stat. 1040, as amended, which 
is classified generally to chapter 9 (Sec. 301 et seq.) of Title 21, 
Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see 
section 301 of Title 21 and Tables.
