7 U.S.C. § 3123 — National Agricultural Research, Exten-

Page 1563 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 3123 (a) within 180 days of the date of this order [June 11, 2019], identify relevant regulations and guidance docu- ments within their respective jurisdictions that can be streamlined to ensure that products of agricultural bio- technology are regulated in accordance with the policy set forth in section 3 of this order and take the steps appropriate and necessary to accomplish such stream- lining; and (b) use existing statutory authority, as appropriate, to exempt low-risk products of agricultural bio- technology from undue regulation. SEC. 5. Unified Biotechnology Web-based Platform. To ensure that innovators can easily navigate the regu- latory system for products of agricultural bio- technology, the Department of Agriculture, the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency, and the Food and Drug Administration (collectively, the ‘‘agencies’’) shall, within 180 days of the date of this order, work together to design a plan to establish a web-based platform that contains and provides links to relevant United States Government regulatory information. This web-based platform shall allow developers of products of agricul- tural biotechnology to submit inquiries about a par- ticular product and promptly receive from the agencies a single, coordinated response that provides, to the ex- tent practicable, information and, when appropriate, informal guidance regarding the process that the devel- opers must follow for Federal regulatory review. The web-based platform shall be funded by the Department of Agriculture, with the other agencies providing sup- port, to the extent consistent with applicable law and within existing appropriations, through appropriate interagency agreements, including agreements under the Economy Act [act June 30, 1932, ch. 314, part II, 47 Stat. 399, see 31 U.S.C. 1535]. SEC. 6. Review of Current Authorities, Regulations, and Guidance. (a) Each of the agencies shall, as appropriate, conduct a review of its regulations and guidance that may apply to genome-edited-specialty-crop-plant prod- ucts designed to have significant health, agricultural, or environmental benefits, in particular those that are likely to benefit rural communities significantly. Based on the findings of its review, each of the agencies shall take steps to update its regulations and guidance, as necessary and appropriate, to remove undue barriers that impede small, private United States developers, the United States Government, and academic institu- tions from bringing innovative and safe genome-edited- specialty-crop-plant products to the marketplace. (b) Every 90 days after the date of this order, for a pe- riod of 2 years, each of the agencies shall provide an up- date regarding its progress in implementing section 6 of this order to the Director of the Office of Manage- ment and Budget, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and the Assistant to the Presi- dent for Domestic Policy. SEC. 7. Domestic Engagement Strategy. (a) Within 180 days of the date of this order, the Secretary, in coordi- nation with the Administrator, the Commissioner, and any other Administration officials that the Secretary deems appropriate, shall develop an action plan to fa- cilitate engagement with consumers in order to build public confidence in, and acceptance of, the use of safe biotechnology in agriculture and the food system. (b) In developing the plan described in subsection (a) of this section, the following shall be considered: sup- porting research and education on effective science communication; developing educational materials that integrate agricultural biotechnology into science edu- cation; creating consumer-facing web content; and de- veloping other outreach materials that clearly commu- nicate the demonstrated benefits of agricultural bio- technology, the safety record of the regulatory system, and how biotechnology can address agricultural chal- lenges. The strategy shall take into account the ongo- ing work of the Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach Initiative, which calls on the Food and Drug Administration to work with the Department of Agriculture to conduct public education and outreach on agricultural biotechnology and food and animal-feed ingredients derived from such technology. The Sec- retary shall coordinate with State leaders in the fields of public health and agriculture as part of this strat- egy. SEC. 8. International Outreach. Within 120 days of the date of this order, the Secretary and the Secretary of State (collectively, the ‘‘Secretaries’’), in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, the Ad- ministrator, the Commissioner, and any other Adminis- tration officials that the Secretaries deem appropriate, shall develop an international communications and outreach strategy to facilitate engagement abroad with policymakers, consumers, industry, and other stake- holders. The goal of the strategy shall be to increase international acceptance of products of agricultural biotechnology in order to open and maintain markets for United States agricultural exports abroad. SEC. 9. International Trade Strategy. Within 120 days of the date of this order, the United States Trade Rep- resentative, in consultation with the Secretaries and the Trade Policy Staff Committee, shall develop an international strategy to remove unjustified trade bar- riers and expand markets for products of agricultural biotechnology. SEC. 10. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive de- partment, agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Man- agement and Budget relating to budgetary, administra- tive, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appro- priations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforce- able at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP. § 3122. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 852(a), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1171 Section, Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1407, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 986; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1407, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1299; Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1405, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1545; Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1604(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3706; Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, §§ 402(1), 407(1), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1863, 1864; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, § 1012(d), (e), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 712, re- lated to establishment of Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences. § 3123. National Agricultural Research, Exten- sion, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish within the De- partment of Agriculture a board to be known as the ‘‘National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board’’. (b) Membership (1) In general The Advisory Board shall consist of 15 mem- bers, appointed by the Secretary. (2) Selection of members The Secretary shall appoint members of the Advisory Board from nominations submitted by organizations, associations, societies, coun- cils, federations, groups, and companies fitting the criteria specified in paragraph (3). (3) Membership categories The Advisory Board shall consist of mem- bers from each of the following categories: Page 1564 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 3123 (A) 3 members representing national farm or producer organizations, which may in- clude members— (i) representing farm cooperatives; (ii) who are producers actively engaged in the production of a food animal com- modity and who are recommended by a co- alition of national livestock organizations; (iii) who are producers actively engaged in the production of a plant commodity and who are recommended by a coalition of national crop organizations; or (iv) who are producers actively engaged in aquaculture and who are recommended by a coalition of national aquacultural or- ganizations. (B) 2 members representing academic or research societies, which may include mem- bers representing— (i) a national food animal science soci- ety; (ii) a national crop, soil, agronomy, hor- ticulture, plant pathology, or weed science society; (iii) a national food science organization; (iv) a national human health associa- tion; or (v) a national nutritional science soci- ety. (C) 5 members representing agricultural research, extension, and education, which shall include each of the following: (i) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). (ii) 1 member representing the land- grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University. (iii) 1 member representing the 1994 In- stitutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382)). (iv) 1 member representing NLGCA Insti- tutions or Hispanic-serving institutions. (v) 1 member representing American col- leges of veterinary medicine. (D) 5 members representing industry, con- sumer, or rural interests, including members representing— (i) entities engaged in transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic and foreign markets; (ii) food retailing and marketing inter- ests; (iii) food and fiber processors; (iv) rural economic development inter- ests; (v) a national consumer interest group; (vi) a national forestry group; (vii) a national conservation or natural resource group; (viii) a national social science associa- tion; (ix) private sector organizations involved in international development; or (x) a national association of agricultural economists. (4) Ex officio members The Secretary, the Under Secretary of Agri- culture for Research, Education, and Econom- ics, the Administrator of the Agricultural Re- search Service, the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Admin- istrator of the Economic Research Service, and the Administrator of the National Agri- cultural Statistics Service shall serve as ex officio members of the Advisory Board. (5) Officers At the first meeting of the Advisory Board each year, the members shall elect from among the members of the Advisory Board a chairperson, vice chairperson, and 7 additional members to serve on the executive committee established under paragraph (6). (6) Executive committee The Advisory Board shall establish an execu- tive committee charged with the responsi- bility of working with the Secretary and offi- cers and employees of the Department of Agri- culture to summarize and disseminate the rec- ommendations of the Advisory Board. (7) Equal representation of public and private sector members In appointing members to serve on the Advi- sory Board, the Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, equal represen- tation of public and private sector members. (c) Duties The Advisory Board shall— (1) make recommendations, review, and pro- vide consultation to the Secretary, land-grant colleges and universities, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representa- tives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri- tion, and Forestry of the Senate, the Sub- committee on Agriculture, Rural Develop- ment, Food and Drug Administration and Re- lated Agencies of the Committee on Appro- priations of the House of Representatives, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural De- velopment and Related Agencies of the Com- mittee on Appropriations of the Senate on— (A) long-term and short-term national policies and priorities consistent with the— (i) purposes specified in section 3101 of this title for agricultural research, exten- sion, education, and economics; and (ii) priority areas of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative specified in sub- section (b)(2) of section 3157 of this title; (B) the annual establishment of national priorities that are in accordance with the priority areas of the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative specified in subsection (b)(2) of section 3157 of this title. (2) evaluate the results and effectiveness of agricultural research, extension, education, and economics with respect to the policies and priorities and make recommendations to the Secretary based on such evaluation; (3) review and make recommendations to the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics on the research, ex- tension, education, and economics portion of Page 1565 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 3123 the draft strategic plan required under section 306 of title 5; (4) review and make recommendations on the mechanisms of the Department of Agri- culture for technology assessment (which should be conducted by qualified professionals) for the purposes of— (A) performance measurement and evalua- tion of the implementation by the Secretary of the strategic plan required under section 306 of title 5; (B) implementation of national research policies and priorities that are consistent with the purposes specified in section 3101 of this title; and (C) the development of mechanisms for the assessment of emerging public and private agricultural research and technology trans- fer initiatives; and (5) consult with industry groups on agricul- tural research, extension, education, and eco- nomics, and make recommendations to the Secretary based on that consultation. (d) Consultation (1) Duties of Advisory Board In carrying out this section, the Advisory Board shall consult with any appropriate agencies of the Department of Agriculture and solicit opinions and recommendations from persons who will benefit from and use feder- ally funded agricultural research, extension, education, and economics. (2) Duties of Secretary To comply with a provision of this chapter or any other law that requires the Secretary to consult or cooperate with the Advisory Board or that authorizes the Advisory Board to submit recommendations to the Secretary, the Secretary shall— (A) solicit the written opinions and rec- ommendations of the Advisory Board; and (B) provide a written response to the Advi- sory Board regarding the manner and extent to which the Secretary will implement rec- ommendations submitted by the Advisory Board. (e) Appointment A member of the Advisory Board shall be ap- pointed by the Secretary for a term of up to 3 years. The members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed to serve staggered terms. (f) Chapter 10 of title 5 The Advisory Board shall be deemed to have filed a charter for the purpose of section 1008(c) of title 5. (g) Annual limitation on Advisory Board ex- penses (1) Maximum amount Not more than $500,000 may be used to cover the necessary expenses of the Advisory Board for each fiscal year. (2) General limitation The expenses of the Advisory Board shall not be counted toward any general limitation on the expenses of advisory committees, panels, commissions, and task forces of the Depart- ment of Agriculture contained in any Act making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, whether enacted before, on, or after June 23, 1998, unless the appropriation Act specifically refers to this subsection and specifically includes this Advisory Board with- in the general limitation. (h) Termination The Advisory Board shall remain in existence until September 30, 2023. (Pub. L. 95–113, title XIV, § 1408, Sept. 29, 1977, 91 Stat. 988; Pub. L. 97–98, title XIV, § 1408, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1300; Pub. L. 99–198, title XIV, § 1406, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1545; Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1604(b), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3709; Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, § 402(2), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1863; Pub. L. 104–66, title I, §§ 1011(t), 1012(f), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 710, 712; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, § 802(a), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1156; Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 222, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 538; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, §§ 7133, 7209(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 435, 444; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7102(a), 7511(c)(8), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1214, 1268; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7102(a), 7511(c)(8), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1975, 2029; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7102, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 863; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, § 7103, Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4781; Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(31), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4308.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Act of July 2, 1862, referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(C)(i), is act July 2, 1862, ch. 130, 12 Stat. 503, popularly known as the ‘‘Morrill Act’’ and also as the ‘‘First Morrill Act’’, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 301 et seq.) of chapter 13 of this title. For complete classi- fication of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 301 of this title and Tables. Act of August 30, 1890, referred to in subsec. (b)(3)(C)(ii), is act Aug. 30, 1890, ch. 841, 26 Stat. 417, pop- ularly known as the Agricultural College Act of 1890 and also as the Second Morrill Act, which is classified generally to subchapter II (§ 321 et seq.) of chapter 13 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 321 of this title and Tables. For definition of ‘‘this chapter’’, referred to in sub- sec. (d)(2), see note set out under section 3102 of this title. CODIFICATION The authorities provided by each provision of, and each amendment made by, Pub. L. 115–334, as in effect on Sept. 30, 2023, to continue, and authorities to be car- ried out, until the later of Sept. 30, 2024, or the date specified in the provision of, or amendment made by, Pub. L. 115–334, see section 102(a) of Pub. L. 118–22, set out in an Extension of Agricultural Programs note under section 9001 of this title. The authorities provided by each provision of, and each amendment made by, Pub. L. 110–246, as in effect on Sept. 30, 2012, to continue, and the Secretary of Ag- riculture to carry out the authorities, until the later of Sept. 30, 2013, or the date specified in the provision of, or amendment made by, Pub. L. 110–246, see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 112–240, set out in a 1-Year Extension of Agricultural Programs note under section 8701 of this title. 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. Page 1566 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 3123 AMENDMENTS 2022—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted ‘‘Chapter 10 of title 5’’ for ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ in heading and ‘‘section 1008(c) of title 5.’’ for ‘‘section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).’’ in text. 2018—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(1)(A), sub- stituted ‘‘15’’ for ‘‘25’’. Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(1)(B), amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) pro- vided 25 membership categories of the Advisory Board. Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(i), sub- stituted ‘‘make recommendations, review, and’’ for ‘‘re- view and’’ in introductory provisions. Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(ii), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: ‘‘long-term and short-term national policies and priorities consistent with the purposes specified in section 3101 of this title for agricultural re- search, extension, education, and economics; and’’. Subsec. (c)(1)(B). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(A)(iii), amended subpar. (B) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (B) read as follows: ‘‘the annual establishment of priorities that— ‘‘(i) are in accordance with the purposes specified in a provision of a covered law (as defined in subsection (d) of section 3371 of this title) under which competi- tive grants (described in subsection (c) of such sec- tion) are awarded; and ‘‘(ii) the Board determines are national priorities.’’ Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(B), inserted ‘‘and make recommendations to the Secretary based on such evaluation’’ after ‘‘priorities’’. Subsec. (c)(4). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(2)(C), inserted ‘‘and make recommendations on’’ after ‘‘review’’ in in- troductory provisions. Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7103(3), substituted ‘‘2023’’ for ‘‘2018’’. 2014—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(1), sub- stituted ‘‘Committee on Appropriations of the Senate on—’’ for ‘‘Committee on Appropriations of the Senate on long-term and short-term national policies and pri- orities, as set forth in section 3101 of this title, relating to agricultural research, extension, education, and eco- nomics;’’ and added subpars. (A) and (B). Subsec. (c)(4)(B). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(3)(A), sub- stituted ‘‘national research policies and priorities that are consistent with the purposes specified in’’ for ‘‘the national research policies and priorities set forth in’’. Subsec. (c)(5). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(b)(2), (3)(B), (4), added par. (5). Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7102(a), substituted ‘‘2018’’ for ‘‘2012’’. 2008—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(1)(A), substituted ‘‘25’’ for ‘‘31’’. Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(1)(B), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which related to membership categories and directed that the Advisory Board consist of members from each of the categories listed in former subpars. (A) to (EE). Subsec. (b)(4). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7511(c)(8), substituted ‘‘the Director of the National Institute of Food and Ag- riculture’’ for ‘‘the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service’’. Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(2), substituted ‘‘$500,000’’ for ‘‘$350,000’’. Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7102(a)(3), substituted ‘‘2012’’ for ‘‘2007’’. 2002—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(1), sub- stituted ‘‘31 members’’ for ‘‘30 members’’. Subsec. (b)(3)(R) to (EE). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(2), added subpar. (R) and redesignated former subpars. (R) to (DD) as (S) to (EE), respectively. Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(3), substituted ‘‘Secretary, land-grant colleges and universities, and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Rep- resentatives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate, the Subcommittee on Agri- culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Adminis- tration and Related Agencies of the Committee on Ap- propriations of the House of Representatives, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate’’ for ‘‘Secretary and land-grant colleges and universities’’. Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7209(a)(4), inserted ‘‘consult with any appropriate agencies of the Depart- ment of Agriculture and’’ after ‘‘The Advisory Board shall’’. Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7133, substituted ‘‘2007’’ for ‘‘2002’’. 1998—Subsec. (b)(7). Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(a), added par. (7). Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(b), designated exist- ing provisions as par. (1), inserted heading, and added par. (2). Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 105–185, § 222(c), added subsec. (g) and redesignated former subsec. (g) as (h). 1996—Pub. L. 104–127 amended section generally, sub- stituting present provisions for provisions which estab- lished National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board and provided for membership, chairperson and vice-chairperson, meetings, panels of the Board, responsibilities of the Board, reports by the Board, and a report by the Secretary of Agriculture on manner in which recommendations of Board had been incorporated into programs of Department of Agri- culture. 1995—Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 104–66, § 1012(f), inserted ‘‘may provide’’ before ‘‘a written report’’ in first sen- tence. Subsec. (g)(2), (3). Pub. L. 104–66, § 1011(t), redesig- nated par. (3) as (2) and struck out former par. (2) which required Advisory Board to submit to the President and congressional committees a report containing appraisal by Board of President’s proposed budget for food and agricultural sciences and recommendations of Sec- retary. 1991—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 102–237, § 402(2)(A), sub- stituted ‘‘Government’’ for ‘‘government’’. Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 102–237, § 402(2)(B), substituted ‘‘federally’’ for ‘‘Federally’’. 1990—Pub. L. 101–624 amended section generally, sub- stituting present provisions for provisions which estab- lished National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board to expire on Sept. 30, 1990, au- thorized membership of Board at 25 representatives, provided for selection of chairman and vice-chairman, provided for meetings at least once during each three month period, authorized establishment of panels to as- sist Board in meeting its responsibilities, and outlined general and specific responsibilities of Board, including the submission of reports. 1985—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–198, § 1406(a), substituted ‘‘1990’’ for ‘‘1985’’. Subsec. (f)(2)(G). Pub. L. 99–198, § 1406(b), added sub- par. (G). 1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(a), substituted ‘‘that expires September 30, 1985’’ for ‘‘of five years’’. Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(b), in provision pre- ceding par. (1) substituted ‘‘twenty-five’’ for ‘‘twenty- one’’ and inserted ‘‘to serve staggered terms’’ and in par. (1) substituted ‘‘eight’’ for ‘‘four’’ and ‘‘agricul- tural, forestry, and aquacultural products, from var- ious geographical regions’’ for ‘‘agricultural commod- ities, forest products, and aquacultural products’’. Subsec. (f)(2)(E). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(c)(1), substituted ‘‘July 1’’ for ‘‘October 1’’. Subsec. (f)(2)(F). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1408(c)(2), substituted ‘‘February 20 of’’ for ‘‘March 1 of’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries CHANGE OF NAME Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropria- tions of the Senate changed to Subcommittee on Agri- culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Adminis- Page 1567 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 3123a 1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a period. tration, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Ap- propriations of the Senate. 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 7511(c)(8) of Pub. L. 110–246 ef- fective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1522 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1981 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 97–98 effective Dec. 22, 1981, see section 1801 of Pub. L. 97–98, set out as an Effective Date note under section 4301 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Oct. 1, 1977, see section 1901 of Pub. L. 95–113, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amend- ment note under section 1307 of this title. EFFECT OF 2008 AMENDMENT ON TERMS Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7102(b), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1215, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7102(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1976, provided that: ‘‘Noth- ing in this section [amending this section] or any amendment made by this section affects the term of any member of the National Agricultural Research, Ex- tension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board serving as of the date of enactment of this Act [June 18, 2008].’’ [Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical provisions. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.] § 3123a. Specialty crop committee (a) Establishment (1) In general Not later than 90 days after December 21, 2004, the executive committee of the Advisory Board shall establish, and appoint the initial members of, a permanent specialty crops com- mittee that will be responsible for studying the scope and effectiveness of research, exten- sion, and economics programs affecting the specialty crop industry. (2) Citrus disease subcommittee (A) In general Not later than 45 days after February 7, 2014, the Secretary shall establish within the specialty crops committee, and appoint the initial members of, a citrus disease sub- committee to carry out the responsibilities of the subcommittee described in subsection (g) in accordance with subsection (j)(3) of section 7632 of this title. (B) Composition The citrus disease subcommittee shall be composed of 11 members, each of whom is a domestic producer of citrus in a State, rep- resented as follows: (i) Five of such members shall represent Arizona or California. (ii) Five of such members shall represent Florida. (iii) One of such members shall represent Texas. (C) Membership The Secretary may appoint individuals who are not members of the specialty crops committee or the Advisory Board estab- lished under section 3123 of this title as members of the citrus disease sub- committee 1 (D) Termination The subcommittee established under sub- paragraph (A) shall terminate on September 30, 2023. (E) Chapter 10 of title 5 The subcommittee established under sub- paragraph (A) shall be covered by the exemp- tion to section 1008(c) of title 5 applicable to the Advisory Board under section 3123(f) of this title. (b) Members (1) Eligibility Individuals who are not members of the Ad- visory Board may be appointed as members of the specialty crops committee. (2) Service Members of the specialty crops committee shall serve at the discretion of the executive committee. (3) Diversity Membership of the specialty crops com- mittee shall reflect diversity in the specialty crops represented. (c) Annual committee report Not later than 180 days after the establish- ment of the specialty crops committee, and an- nually thereafter, the specialty crops committee shall submit to the Advisory Board a report con- taining the findings of its study under sub- section (a). The specialty crops committee shall include in each report recommendations regard- ing the following: (1) Programs designed to improve the effi- ciency, productivity, and profitability of spe- cialty crop production in the United States. (2) Research, extension, and teaching pro- grams designed to improve competitiveness in the specialty crop industry, including pro- grams that would— (A) enhance the quality and shelf-life of fresh fruits and vegetables, including their taste and appearance; (B) develop new crop protection tools and expand the applicability and cost-effective- ness of integrated pest management; (C) prevent the introduction of foreign invasive pests and diseases; (D) develop new products and new uses of specialty crops, including improving the quality and taste of processed specialty crops; (E) develop new and improved marketing tools for specialty crops; (F) enhance food safety regarding spe- cialty crops; (G) improve the remote sensing and the mechanization of production practices; and (H) enhance irrigation techniques used in specialty crop production. (3) Analyses of changes in macroeconomic conditions, technologies, and policies on spe-