r/title-7-AGRICULTURE wiki — defined terms
The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 7 defines, in section order.
“farmer program loan” applies throughout its chapter
The term “farmer program loan” means a farm ownership loan (FO) under section 1923 of this title , operating loan (OL) under section 1942 of this title , soil and water loan (SW) under section 1924 of this title , emergency loan (EM) under section 1961 of this title , economic emergency loan (EE) under section 202 of the Emergency Agricultural Credit Adjustment Act (title II of Public Law 95-334), economic opportunity loan (EO) under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1961 ( 42 U.S.C. 2942 ), softwood timber loan (ST) under section 1254 of the Food Security Act of 1985, or rural housing loan for farm service buildings (RHF) under section 1472 of title 42 .;
“joint operation” applies throughout its chapter
The term “joint operation” means a joint farming operation in which two or more farmers work together sharing equally or unequally land, labor, equipment, expenses, and income.;
“loan service program” applies in that section
The term “loan service program” means, with respect to a farmer program borrower, a primary loan service program or a preservation loan service program.;
“owner-operator” applies throughout its chapter
The term “owner-operator” shall include in the State of Hawaii the lessee-operator of real property in any case in which the Secretary determines that such real property cannot be acquired in fee simple by such lessee-operator, that adequate security is provided for the loan with respect to such real property for which such lessee-operator applies under this chapter, and that there is a reasonable probability of accomplishing the objectives and repayment of such loan. (4) The word “insure” as used in this chapter includes guarantee, which means to guarantee the payment of a loan originated, held, and serviced by a private financial agency or other lender approved by the Secretary.;
“preservation loan service program” applies in that section
The term “preservation loan service program” means homestead retention as authorized under section 2000 of this title .
“primary loan service program” applies in that section
The term “primary loan service program” means— (A) loan consolidation, rescheduling, or reamortization; (B) interest rate reduction, including the use of the limited resource program; (C) loan restructuring, including deferral, set aside, or writing down of the principal or accumulated interest charges, or both, of the loan; or (D) any combination of actions described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C). (4) Preservation loan service program .—
“qualified beginning farmer or rancher” applies throughout its chapter
The term “qualified beginning farmer or rancher” means an applicant, regardless of whether the applicant is participating in a program under section 1935 of this title — (A) who is eligible for assistance under this chapter; (B) who has not operated a farm or ranch, or who has operated a farm or ranch for not more than 10 years; (C) in the case of a cooperative, corporation, partnership, joint operation, or such other legal entity as the Secretary considers appropriate, who has members, stockholders, partners, joint operator, 1 or owners who are all related to one another by blood or marriage; (D) (i) in the case of an owner and operator of a farm or ranch, who— (I) in the case of a loan …
“rural” applies throughout its chapter
the terms “rural” and “rural area” mean any area other than— (i) a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants; and (ii) any urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to a city or town described in clause (i). (B) Water and waste disposal grants and direct loans .— For the purpose of water and waste disposal grants and direct loans provided under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 1926(a) of this title ,
“rural area” applies throughout its chapter
the terms “rural” and “rural area” mean any area other than— (i) a city or town that has a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants; and (ii) any urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to a city or town described in clause (i). (B) Water and waste disposal grants and direct loans .— For the purpose of water and waste disposal grants and direct loans provided under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 1926(a) of this title ,
“State” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “United States” and “State” shall include each of the several States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and, to the extent the Secretary determines it to be feasible and appropriate, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.;
“United States” applies throughout its chapter
The terms “United States” and “State” shall include each of the several States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and, to the extent the Secretary determines it to be feasible and appropriate, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.;
“governmental entity” applies in that section
The term “governmental entity” means any agency of the United States, a State, or a unit of local government of a State.;
“highly erodible land” applies in that section
The terms “highly erodible land” and “wetland” have the meanings, respectively, that such terms are given in section 3801 of title 16 .;
“recreational purposes” applies in that section
The term “recreational purposes” includes hunting. (b) Contracts on loan security properties Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary may enter into a contract related to real property for conservation, recreation, or wildlife purposes.
“wetland” applies in that section
The terms “highly erodible land” and “wetland” have the meanings, respectively, that such terms are given in section 3801 of title 16 .;
“wildlife” applies in that section
The term “wildlife” means fish or wildlife as defined in section 3371 of title 16 .;
“Administrator” applies in that section
The term “Administrator” means the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.;
“borrower-owner” applies in that section
The term “borrower-owner” means— (A) a borrower of a loan made or insured by the Secretary or the Administrator who meets the eligibility requirements of subsection (c)(1); or (B) in any case in which an owner of homestead property pledged the property to secure the loan and the owner is different than the borrower, the owner.;
“farm program loan” applies in that section
The term “farm program loan” means any loan made by the Administrator under the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) for any of the purposes authorized for loans under subchapters 1 I or II.;
“farming or ranching operations” applies in that section
the term “farming or ranching operations” shall include rent paid by lessees of agricultural land during any period in which the borrower-owner, due to circumstances beyond the control of the borrower-owner, is unable to actively farm such land. (3) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(E), the failure of the borrower-owner to make timely rental payments shall constitute cause for the termination of all rights of such borrower-owner to possession and occupancy of the homestead property under this section.
“homestead property” applies in that section
The term “homestead property” means the principal residence and adjoining property possessed and occupied by a borrower-owner specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection, including a reasonable number of farm outbuildings located on the adjoining land that are useful to the occupants of the homestead, and no more than 10 acres of adjoining land that is used to maintain the family of the individual.;
“Secretary” applies in that section
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Occupancy of homestead upon foreclosure, bankruptcy, or liquidation; appraisal; period of occupancy (1) The Secretary or the Administrator shall, on application by a borrower-owner who meets the eligibility requirements of subsection (c)(1), permit the borrower-owner to retain possession and occupancy of homestead property under the terms set forth, and until the action described in this section has been completed, if— (A) the Secretary forecloses, holds in inventory on January 6, 1988 , or takes into inventory, property securing a loan made or insured under this chapter; (B) the Administrator forecloses, holds in inventory on …
“socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher” applies in that section
the term “socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher” means a farmer or rancher who is a member of a socially disadvantaged group. (f) Implementation consistent with Supreme Court holding Not later than 180 days after April 4, 1996 , the Secretary shall ensure that the implementation of this section is consistent with the holding of the Supreme Court in Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Federico Pena, Secretary of Transportation, 115 S. Ct. 2097 (1995).
“socially disadvantaged group” applies in that section
the term “socially disadvantaged group” means a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of a group without regard to their individual qualities. (2) Socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher As used in this section,
“agency with rural responsibilities” applies in that section
The term “agency with rural responsibilities” means any executive agency (as defined in section 105 of title 5 ) that implements a Federal law, or administers a program, targeted at or having a significant impact on rural areas. (2) Coordinating Committee
“Coordinating Committee” applies in that section
The term “Coordinating Committee” means the National Rural Development Coordinating Committee established by subsection (c). (3) Partnership
“Partnership” applies in that section
The term “Partnership” means the National Rural Development Partnership continued by subsection (b). (4) State rural development council
“State rural development council” applies in that section
The term “State rural development council” means a State rural development council that meets the requirements of subsection (d). (b) Partnership (1) In general The Secretary shall continue the National Rural Development Partnership composed of— (A) the Coordinating Committee; and (B) State rural development councils. (2) Purposes The purposes of the Partnership are to empower and build the capacity of States and rural communities to design flexible and innovative responses to their own special rural development needs, with local determinations of progress and selection of projects and activities.
“eligible entity” applies in that section
the term “eligible entity” means an entity described in section 2008q(a) 1 of this title. (b) Grants (1) In general To assist agricultural employers and farmworkers by improving the supply, stability, safety, and training of the agricultural labor force, the Secretary may provide grants to eligible entities for use in providing services to assist farmworkers who are citizens or otherwise legally present in the United States in securing, retaining, upgrading, or returning from agricultural jobs.
“Indian tribe” applies in that section
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25 . (2) Microentrepreneur
“microenterprise development organization” applies in that section
The term “microenterprise development organization” means an organization that— (A) is— (i) a nonprofit entity; (ii) an Indian tribe, the tribal government of which certifies to the Secretary that— (I) no microenterprise development organization serves the Indian tribe; and (II) no rural microentrepreneur assistance program exists under the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe; or (iii) a public institution of higher education; (B) provides training and technical assistance to rural microentrepreneurs; (C) facilitates access to capital or another service described in subsection (b) for rural microenterprises; and (D) has a demonstrated record of delivering services to rural microentrepreneurs, …
“microentrepreneur” applies in that section
The term “microentrepreneur” means an owner and operator, or prospective owner and operator, of a rural microenterprise who is unable to obtain sufficient training, technical assistance, or credit other than under this section, as determined by the Secretary. (3) Microenterprise development organization
“microloan” applies in that section
The term “microloan” means a business loan of not more than $50,000 that is provided to a rural microenterprise. (5) Program
“program” applies in that section
The term “program” means the rural microentrepreneur assistance program established under subsection (b). (6) Rural microenterprise
“rural microenterprise” applies in that section
The term “rural microenterprise” means— (A) a sole proprietorship located in a rural area; or (B) a business entity with not more than 10 full-time-equivalent employees located in a rural area. (b) Rural microentrepreneur assistance program (1) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a rural microentrepreneur assistance program to provide loans and grants to support microentrepreneurs in the development and ongoing success of rural microenterprises.
“eligible entity” applies in that section
the term “eligible entity” means a consortium of regional institutions of higher education, academic health and research institutes, and economic development entities located in the Delta region that have experience in addressing the health care issues in the region. (c) Grants To carry out the purpose described in subsection (a), the Secretary may award a grant to an eligible entity for— (1) the development of— (A) health care services; (B) health education programs; and (C) health care job training programs; and (2) the development and expansion of public health-related facilities in the Delta region to address longstanding and unmet health needs of the region.
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means a rural jobs accelerator partnership established after December 20, 2018 , that— (A) organizes key community and regional stakeholders into a working group that— (i) focuses on the shared goals and needs of the industry clusters that are objectively identified as existing, emerging, or declining; (ii) represents a region defined by the partnership in accordance with subparagraph (B); (iii) includes 1 or more representatives of— (I) an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20 ); (II) a private entity; or (III) a government entity; and (iv) has, as a lead applicant— (I) a District Organization (as defined in section 300.3 of …
“high-wage job” applies in that section
The term “high-wage job” means a job that provides a wage that is greater than the median wage for the applicable region, as determined by the Secretary. (4) Jobs accelerator
“industry cluster” applies in that section
The term “industry cluster” means a broadly defined network of interconnected firms and supporting institutions in related industries that accelerate innovation, business formation, and job creation by taking advantage of assets and strengths of a region in the business environment. (3) High-wage job
“jobs accelerator” applies in that section
The term “jobs accelerator” means a jobs accelerator center or program located in or serving a low-income rural community that may provide co-working space, in-demand skills training, entrepreneurship support, and any other services described in subsection (d)(1)(B). (5) Small and disadvantaged business
“small and disadvantaged business” applies in that section
The term “small and disadvantaged business” has the meaning given the term “small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals” in section 637(d)(3)(C) of title 15 .
“farm loan” applies in that section
the term “farm loan” means— (1) a farm ownership loan under subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1922 et seq.); and (2) an operating loan under subtitle B of that Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1941 et seq.).
“State” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State” means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia. (2) State director
“State director” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “State director” means, with respect to a State, the Director of the Rural Economic and Community Development State Office.
“Authority” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Authority” means the Delta Regional Authority established by section 2009aa–1 of this title . (2) Region
“Federal grant program” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Federal grant program” means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in— (A) acquiring or developing land; (B) constructing or equipping a highway, road, bridge, or facility; or (C) carrying out other economic development activities. (4) Alabama as participating State Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State of Alabama shall be a full member of the Delta Regional Authority and shall be entitled to all rights and privileges that said membership affords to all other participating States in the Delta Regional Authority.
“region” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “region” means the Lower Mississippi (as defined in section 4 of the Delta Development Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 100–460 )). (3) Federal grant program
“local development district” applies in that section
the term “local development district” means an entity that— (1) is— (A) a planning district in existence on December 21, 2000 , that is recognized by the Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce; or (B) where an entity described in subparagraph (A) does not exist— (i) organized and operated in a manner that ensures broad-based community participation and an effective opportunity for other nonprofit groups to contribute to the development and implementation of programs in the region; (ii) governed by a policy board with at least a simple majority of members consisting of elected officials or employees of a general purpose unit of local government who have been …
“Authority” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Authority” means the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority established by section 2009bb–1 of this title . (2) Federal grant program
“Federal grant program” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Federal grant program” means a Federal grant program to provide assistance in— (A) implementing the recommendations of the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Commission established by the Northern Great Plains Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 2661 note; Public Law 103–318 ); (B) acquiring or developing land; (C) constructing or equipping a highway, road, bridge, or facility; (D) carrying out other economic development activities; or (E) conducting research activities related to the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (3) Indian tribe
“Indian tribe” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25 . (4) Region
“region” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “region” means the States of Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri (other than counties included in the Delta Regional Authority), Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
“multistate and local development district or organization” applies in that section
the term “multistate and local development district or organization” means an entity— (1) that— (A) is a planning district in existence on May 13, 2002 , that is recognized by the Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce; or (B) is— (i) organized and operated in a manner that ensures broad-based community participation and an effective opportunity for other nonprofit groups to contribute to the development and implementation of programs in the region; (ii) a nonprofit incorporated body organized or chartered under the law of the State in which the entity is located; (iii) a nonprofit agency or instrumentality of a State or local government; (iv) a public …
“articles” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “articles” means articles of incorporation for an incorporated body or the functional equivalent or other similar documents specified by the Secretary for other business entities. (2) Developmental capital
“developmental capital” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “developmental capital” means capital in the form of equity capital investments in rural business investment companies with an objective of fostering economic development in rural areas. (3) Employee welfare benefit plan; pension plan (A) In general
“employee welfare benefit plan” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “employee welfare benefit plan” and “pension plan” have the meanings given the terms in section 1002 of title 29 . (B) Inclusions
“equity capital” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “equity capital” means— (A) common or preferred stock or a similar instrument, including subordinated debt with equity features; and (B) any other type of equity-like financing that might be necessary to facilitate the purposes of this Act, excluding financing such as senior debt or other types of financing that competes with routine loanmaking of commercial lenders. (5) Leverage
“leverage” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “leverage” includes— (A) debentures purchased or guaranteed by the Secretary; (B) participating securities purchased or guaranteed by the Secretary; and (C) preferred securities outstanding as of May 13, 2002 . (6) License
“license” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “license” means a license issued by the Secretary as provided in section 2009cc–3(e) of this title . (7) Limited liability company
“limited liability company” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “limited liability company” means a business entity that is organized and operating in accordance with a State limited liability company law approved by the Secretary. (8) Member
“member” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “member” means, with respect to a rural business investment company that is a limited liability company, a holder of an ownership interest or a person otherwise admitted to membership in the limited liability company. (9) Operational assistance
“operational assistance” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “operational assistance” means management, marketing, and other technical assistance that assists a rural business concern with business development. (10) Participation agreement
“participation agreement” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “participation agreement” means an agreement, between the Secretary and a rural business investment company granted final approval under section 2009cc–3(e) of this title , that requires the rural business investment company to make investments in smaller enterprises in rural areas. (11) Private capital (A) In general
“pension plan” applies throughout its subchapter
The terms “employee welfare benefit plan” and “pension plan” have the meanings given the terms in section 1002 of title 29 . (B) Inclusions
“private capital” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “private capital” means the total of— (i) (I) the paid-in capital and paid-in surplus of a corporate rural business investment company; (II) the contributed capital of the partners of a partnership rural business investment company; or (III) the equity investment of the members of a limited liability company rural business investment company; and (ii) unfunded binding commitments from investors that meet criteria established by the Secretary to contribute capital to the rural business investment company, except that— (I) unfunded commitments may be counted as private capital for purposes of approval by the Secretary of any request for leverage; but (II) leverage shall not be funded …
“qualified nonprivate funds” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “qualified nonprivate funds” means any— (A) funds directly or indirectly invested in any applicant or rural business investment company on or before May 13, 2002 , by any Federal agency, other than the Department of Agriculture, under a provision of law explicitly mandating the inclusion of those funds in the definition of the term “private capital”; and (B) funds invested in any applicant or rural business investment company by 1 or more entities of any State (including by a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the State and including any guarantee extended by those entities) in an aggregate amount that does not exceed 33 percent of the private capital of the …
“rural business concern” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “rural business concern” means— (A) a public, private, or cooperative for-profit or nonprofit organization; (B) a for-profit or nonprofit business controlled by an Indian tribe on a Federal or State reservation or other federally recognized Indian tribal group; or (C) any other person or entity; that primarily operates in a rural area, as determined by the Secretary. (14) Rural business investment company
“rural business investment company” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “rural business investment company” means a company that— (A) has been granted final approval by the Secretary under section 2009cc–3(e) of this title ; and (B) has entered into a participation agreement with the Secretary. (15) Smaller enterprise
“smaller enterprise” applies throughout its subchapter
The term “smaller enterprise” means any rural business concern that, together with its affiliates— (A) has— (i) a net financial worth of not more than $6,000,000, as of the date on which assistance is provided under this subchapter to the rural business concern; and (ii) an average net income for the 2-year period preceding the date on which assistance is provided under this subchapter to the rural business concern, of not more than $2,000,000, after Federal income taxes (excluding any carryover losses), except that, for purposes of this clause, if the rural business concern is not required by law to pay Federal income taxes at the enterprise level, but is required to pass income through to …
“eligible public entity” applies in that section
the term “eligible public entity” means any unit of general local government. (b) Guarantee and commitment The Secretary, on such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe, may guarantee and make commitments to guarantee notes or other obligations issued by eligible public entities, or by public agencies designated by the eligible public entities, for the purposes of financing rural development activities authorized and funded under section 2009f of this title .
“eligible entity” applies in that section
The term “eligible entity” means— (A) a private, nonprofit community-based housing or community development organization; (B) a rural community; or (C) a federally recognized Indian tribe. (2) Eligible intermediary
“eligible intermediary” applies in that section
The term “eligible intermediary” means a qualified— (A) private, nonprofit organization; or (B) public organization. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a Rural Community Development Initiative, under which the Secretary shall provide grants, subject to the availability of appropriations, to eligible intermediaries to carry out programs to provide financial and technical assistance to eligible entities to develop the capacity and ability of eligible entities to carry out projects to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
“benefit” applies throughout its chapter
The term “benefit” means the value of supplemental nutrition assistance provided to a household by means of— (1) an electronic benefit transfer under section 2016(h) of this title ; or (2) other means of providing assistance, as determined by the Secretary. (e) Benefit Issuer .—
“benefit issuer” applies throughout its chapter
The term “benefit issuer” means any office of the State agency or any person, partnership, corporation, organization, political subdivision, or other entity with which a State agency has contracted for, or to which it has delegated functional responsibility in connection with, the issuance of benefits to households. (f) “Certification period” means the period for which households shall be eligible to receive benefits. The certification period shall not exceed 12 months, except that the certification period may be up to 24 months if all adult household members are elderly or disabled. A State agency shall have at least 1 contact with each certified household every 12 months.
“EBT card” applies in that section
The term “EBT card” means an electronic benefit transfer card issued under section 2016(h) of this title . (j) “Elderly or disabled member” means a member of a household who— (1) is sixty years of age or older; (2) (A) receives supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.), or Federally or State administered supplemental benefits of the type described in section 212(a) of Public Law 93–66 ( 42 U.S.C. 1382 note), or (B) receives Federally or State administered supplemental assistance of the type described in section 1616(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C.
“thrifty food plan” applies in that section
The term “thrifty food plan” means the diet required to feed a family of 4 persons consisting of a man and a woman ages 20 through 50, a child ages 6 through 8, and a child ages 9 through 11 using the items and quantities of food described in the report of the Department of Agriculture entitled “Thrifty Food Plan, 2021”, and each successor report updated pursuant to this subsection, subject to the conditions that— (A) the relevant market baskets of the thrifty food plan shall only be changed pursuant to paragraph (4); (B) the cost of the thrifty food plan shall be the basis for uniform allotments for all households, regardless of the actual composition of the household; and (C) the cost of …
“payment error rate” applies in that section
the term “payment error rate” has the meaning given the term in section 2025(c)(2) of this title . (B) State cost share (i) In general Subject to clause (iii), beginning in fiscal year 2028, if the payment error rate of a State as determined under clause (ii) is— (I) less than 6 percent, the Federal share of the cost of the allotment described in paragraph (1) for that State in a fiscal year shall be 100 percent, and the State share shall be 0 percent; (II) equal to or greater than 6 percent but less than 8 percent, the Federal share of the cost of the allotment described in paragraph (1) for that State in a fiscal year shall be 95 percent, and the State share shall be 5 percent; (III) …
“caseload” applies in that section
The term “caseload” means the average monthly number of individuals receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits during the 12-month period ending the preceding June 30. (ii) Covered individual
“covered individual” applies in that section
The term “covered individual” means a member of a household that receives supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, or an individual denied eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits solely due to paragraph (2), who— (I) is not eligible for an exception under paragraph (3); (II) does not reside in an area covered by a waiver granted under paragraph (4); (III) is not complying with subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (2); (IV) is not receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits during the 3 months of eligibility provided under paragraph (2); and (V) is not receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under paragraph …
“employment and training program” applies throughout its chapter
The term “employment and training program” means a program that contains case management services such as comprehensive intake assessments, individualized service plans, progress monitoring, or coordination with service providers and one or more of the following components, except that the State agency shall retain the option to apply employment requirements prescribed under this clause to a program applicant at the time of application: (I) Supervised job search programs that occur at State-approved locations at which the activities of participants shall be directly supervised and the timing and activities of participants tracked in accordance with guidelines issued by the State.
“noncontiguous State” applies in that section
the term “noncontiguous State” means a State that is not 1 of the contiguous 48 States or the District of Columbia. (ii) Exclusions The term “noncontiguous State” does not include Guam or the Virgin Islands of the United States.
“work program” applies in that section
the term “work program” means— (A) a program under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [ 29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.]; (B) a program under section 2296 of title 19 ; (C) a program of employment and training operated or supervised by a State or political subdivision of a State that meets standards approved by the Governor of the State, including a program under subsection (d)(4), other than a supervised job search program or job search training program; (D) a program of employment and training for veterans operated by the Department of Labor or the Department of Veterans Affairs, and approved by the Secretary; and (E) a workforce partnership under subsection (d)(4)(N).
“workforce partnership” applies throughout its chapter
The term “workforce partnership” means a program that— (aa) is operated by— (AA) a private employer, an organization representing private employers, or a nonprofit organization providing services relating to workforce development; or (BB) an entity identified as an eligible provider of training services under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C.
“affiliate” applies in that section
The term “affiliate” has the meaning provided the term in section 1841(k) of title 12 . (ii) Company .—
“company” applies in that section
The term “company” has the meaning provided the term in section 1971 of title 12 , but shall not include a bank, a bank holding company, or any subsidiary of a bank holding company. (iii) Electronic benefit transfer service .—
“electronic benefit transfer card” applies in that section
The term “electronic benefit transfer card” means a card that provides benefits under this chapter through an electronic benefit transfer service (as defined in subsection (h)(11)(A)). (B) Electronic benefit transfer contract
“electronic benefit transfer contract” applies in that section
The term “electronic benefit transfer contract” means a contract that provides for the issuance, use, or redemption of program benefits in the form of electronic benefit transfer cards. (C) Interoperability
“electronic benefit transfer service” applies in that section
The term “electronic benefit transfer service” means the processing of electronic transfers of household benefits, determined under section 2017(a) or 2035 of this title, if the benefits are— (I) issued from and stored in a central databank; (II) electronically accessed by household members at the point of sale; and (III) provided by a Federal or State government. (iv) Point-of-sale service .—
“interoperability” applies in that section
The term “interoperability” means a system that enables program benefits in the form of an electronic benefit transfer card to be redeemed in any State. (D) Interstate transaction
“interstate transaction” applies in that section
The term “interstate transaction” means a transaction that is initiated in 1 State by the use of an electronic benefit transfer card that is issued in another State. (E) Portability
“point-of-sale service” applies in that section
The term “point-of-sale service” means any product or service related to the electronic authorization and processing of payments for merchandise at a retail food store, including credit or debit card services, automated teller machines, point-of-sale terminals, or access to on-line systems.
“portability” applies in that section
The term “portability” means a system that enables program benefits in the form of an electronic benefit transfer card to be used in any State by a household to purchase food at a retail food store or wholesale food concern approved under this chapter. (F) Settling
“settling” applies in that section
The term “settling” means movement, and reporting such movement, of funds from an electronic benefit transfer card issuer that is located in 1 State to a retail food store, or wholesale food concern, that is located in another State, to accomplish an interstate transaction. (G) Smart card
“smart card” applies in that section
The term “smart card” means an intelligent benefit card described in section 2026(f) of this title . (H) Switching
“switching” applies in that section
The term “switching” means the routing of an intrastate or interstate transaction that consists of transmitting the details of a transaction electronically recorded through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card in one State to the issuer of the card that may be in the same or different State. (2) Requirement Not later than October 1, 2002 , the Secretary shall ensure that systems that provide for the electronic issuance, use, and redemption of program benefits in the form of electronic benefit transfer cards are interoperable, and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits are portable, among all States.
“initial month” applies in that section
the term “initial month” means (A) the first month for which an allotment is issued to a household, (B) the first month for which an allotment is issued to a household following any period in which such household was not participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under this chapter after the expiration of a certification period or after the termination of the certification of a household, during a certification period, when the household ceased to be eligible after notice and an opportunity for a hearing under section 2020(e)(10) of this title , and (C) in the case of a migrant or seasonal farmworker household, the first month for which allotment is issued to a household …
“eligible incentive food” applies in that section
the term “eligible incentive food” means— (A) a staple food that is identified for increased consumption, consistent with the most recent dietary recommendations; and (B) a fruit, vegetable, dairy, whole grain, or product thereof. (2) Guidance (A) In general The Secretary shall issue guidance to clarify the process by which an approved retail food store may seek a waiver to offer an incentive, which may be used only for the purchase of an eligible incentive food at the point of purchase, to a household purchasing food with benefits issued under this chapter.
“indication of multiple issuance” applies in that section
the term “indication of multiple issuance” means an indication, based on a computer match, that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits are being issued to an individual by more than 1 State agency simultaneously. (2) Establishment (A) In general The Secretary shall establish an interstate data system, to be known as the “National Accuracy Clearinghouse”, to prevent multiple issuances of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to an individual by more than 1 State agency simultaneously.
“uncollected overissuance” applies in that section
the term “uncollected overissuance” means the amount of an overissuance of benefits, as determined under subsection (b)(1), that has not been recovered pursuant to subsection (b)(1). (2) A State agency may determine on a periodic basis, from information supplied pursuant to section 49b(b) of title 29 , whether an individual receiving compensation under the State’s unemployment compensation law (including amounts payable pursuant to an agreement under a Federal unemployment compensation law) owes an uncollected overissuance.
“AFDC program” applies in that section
The term “AFDC program” means the program of aid to families with dependent children established under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. (as in effect, with respect to a State, during the base period for that State)). (B) Base period
“base period” applies in that section
The term “base period” means the period used to determine the amount of the State family assistance grant for a State under section 403 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 603 ). (C) Medicaid program
“good cause” applies in that section
the term “good cause” includes— (A) a natural disaster or civil disorder that adversely affects supplemental nutrition assistance program operations; (B) a strike by employees of a State agency who are necessary for the determination of eligibility and processing of case changes under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; (C) a significant growth in the caseload under the supplemental nutrition assistance program in a State prior to or during a fiscal year, such as a 15 percent growth in caseload; (D) a change in the supplemental nutrition assistance program or other Federal or State program that has a substantial adverse impact on the management of the supplemental nutrition …
“medicaid program” applies in that section
The term “medicaid program” means the program of medical assistance under a State plan or under a waiver of the plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (2) Determinations of amounts attributable to benefiting programs Not later than 180 days after June 23, 1998 , the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the States, shall, with respect to the base period for each State, determine— (A) the annualized amount the State received under section 403(a)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C.
“overpayment error rate” applies in that section
the term “overpayment error rate” means the percentage of the value of all allotments issued in a fiscal year by a State agency that are either— (i) issued to households that fail to meet basic program eligibility requirements; or (ii) overissued to eligible households; and;
“payment error rate” applies in that section
the term “payment error rate” means the sum of the point estimates of an overpayment error rate and an underpayment error rate determined by the Secretary from data collected in a probability sample of participating households;
“underpayment error rate” applies in that section
the term “underpayment error rate” means the ratio of the value of allotments underissued to recipient households to the total value of allotments issued in a fiscal year by a State agency. (3) Exclusions The following errors may be measured for management purposes but shall not be included in the payment error rate: (A) Any errors resulting in the application of new regulations promulgated under this chapter during the first 120 days from the required implementation date for such regulations.
“work supplementation or support program” applies in that section
the term “work supplementation or support program” means a program under which, as determined by the Secretary, public assistance (including any benefits provided under a program established by the State and the supplemental nutrition assistance program) is provided to an employer to be used for hiring and employing a public assistance recipient who was not employed by the employer at the time the public assistance recipient entered the program.
“fluid milk” applies in that section
the term “fluid milk” means all varieties of pasteurized cow’s milk that— (1) is without flavoring or sweeteners, (2) is consistent with the most recent dietary recommendations, (3) is packaged in liquid form, and (4) contains vitamins A and D at levels consistent with the Food and Drug Administration, State, and local standards for fluid milk.
“governmental entity” applies in that section
the term “governmental entity” means— (A) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (B) American Samoa. (2) Block grants (A) Amount of block grants From the sums appropriated under this chapter, the Secretary shall, subject to this section, pay to governmental entities to pay the expenditures for nutrition assistance programs for needy persons as described in subparagraphs (B) and (C)— (i) for fiscal year 2003, $1,401,000,000; and (ii) subject to the availability of appropriations under section 2027(a) of this title , for each fiscal year thereafter, the amount specified in clause (i), as adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section 2012(u)(3) of this …
“caregiver” applies in that section
The term “caregiver” means a minor child’s natural or adoptive parent or parents who live in the home with the minor child. For purposes of determining eligibility for the Project, “caregiver” also means any of the following individuals who live with and provide care and support to a minor child when the minor child’s natural or adoptive parent or parents do not reside in the same home: grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, persons of preceding generations as denoted by prefixes of “great” or “great-great” or a spouse of any person named in the above groups even after the marriage ends by death …
“contract” applies in that section
The term “contract” means a plan to help a family pursue self-sufficiency, based on the State’s assessment of the family’s needs and abilities and developed with a parental caregiver.;
“family” applies in that section
The term “family” means the following individuals who live together: a minor child or a group of minor children related to each other as siblings, half siblings, stepsiblings, or adopted siblings, together with their natural or adoptive parents, or their caregiver. Family also includes a pregnant woman in the third trimester of pregnancy with no children.;
“State” applies in that section
The term “State” means the State of Minnesota.
“community food project” applies in that section
the term “community food project” means a community-based project that— (A) requires a 1-time contribution of Federal assistance to become self-sustaining; and (B) is designed— (i) (I) to meet the food needs of low-income individuals through food distribution, community outreach to assist in participation in Federally assisted nutrition programs, or improving access to food as part of a comprehensive service; (II) to increase the self-reliance of communities in providing for the food needs of the communities; and (III) to promote comprehensive responses to local food, food access, farm, and nutrition issues; or (ii) to meet specific State, local, or neighborhood food and agricultural needs, …
“gleaner” applies in that section
The term “gleaner” means an entity that— (A) collects edible, surplus food that would be thrown away and distributes the food to agencies or nonprofit organizations that feed the hungry; or (B) harvests for free distribution to the needy, or for donation to agencies or nonprofit organizations for ultimate distribution to the needy, an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner of the crop. (3) Hunger-free communities goal
“hunger-free communities goal” applies in that section
The term “hunger-free communities goal” means any of the 14 goals described in House Concurrent Resolution 302, 102nd Congress, agreed to October 5, 1992 . (b) Authority to provide assistance (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this chapter, the Secretary may make grants to assist eligible private nonprofit entities to establish and carry out community food projects.
“eligible individual” applies in that section
the term “eligible individual” means an individual who is eligible to receive benefits under a nutrition education and obesity prevention program under this section as a result of being— (1) an individual eligible for benefits under— (A) this chapter; (B) sections 1758(b)(1)(A) and 1766(c)(4) of title 42; or (C) section 1773(e)(1)(A) of title 42 ; (2) an individual who resides in a community with a significant low-income population, as determined by the Secretary; or (3) such other low-income individual as is determined to be eligible by the Secretary.
“eligible entity” applies in that section
the term “eligible entity” means— (A) a nonprofit organization; (B) a community-based organization; (C) an institution of higher education; or (D) a private entity, as determined by the Secretary; and;
“public agency” applies in that section
the term “public agency” means a department, agency, other unit, or instrumentality of Federal, State, or local government. (c) Project requirements Projects approved under this section shall— (1) be limited to 2 years in length; and (2) include a collaboration between one or more public agencies and one or more eligible entities that— (A) improves the effectiveness and impact of the supplemental nutrition assistance program; (B) develops food security solutions that are specific to the needs of a community or region; and (C) strengthens the capacity of communities to address food insecurity and poverty.
“cotton” applies throughout its chapter
The term “cotton” means (1) all upland cotton harvested in the United States, and, except as used in section 2106(e) of this title , includes cottonseed of such cotton and the products derived from such cotton and its seed and (2) imports of upland cotton including the upland cotton content of the products derived from upland cotton (other than industrial products as defined by the Secretary). The term “cotton” shall not, however, include any entry of imported cotton by an importer that has a value or weight less than any de minimis figure as established in accordance with regulations issued by the Secretary.
“cotton-producing State” applies throughout its chapter
The term “cotton-producing State” means any State in which the average annual production of cotton during the five years 1960–1964 was twenty thousand bales or more, except that any State producing cotton whose production during such period was less than such amount shall under regulations prescribed by the Secretary be combined with another State or States producing cotton in such manner that such average annual production of such combination of States totaled twenty thousand bales or more. (2) Inclusions .—
“handler” applies throughout its chapter
The term “handler” means any person who handles cotton or cottonseed or, for the purposes of sections 2102, 2105(c), and 2112 of this title, any person who imports cotton, including de minimis amounts of cotton described in subsection (c), in the manner specified in the order or in the rules and regulations issued thereunder.;
“import” applies throughout its chapter
The term “import” means any such entry.
“importer” applies throughout its chapter
The term “importer” means any person who enters, or withdraws from warehouse, cotton for consumption in the customs territory of the United States.;
“marketing” applies throughout its chapter
The term “marketing” includes the sale of cotton or the pledging of cotton to the Commodity Credit Corporation as collateral for a price support loan. (h);
“person” applies throughout its chapter
The term “person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or any other entity.;
“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.;
“United States” applies throughout its chapter
The term “United States” means the 50 States of the United States of America. (f) Cotton-producing State.— (1) In general .—
“animal” applies throughout its chapter
The term “animal” means any live or dead dog, cat, monkey (nonhuman primate mammal), guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or such other warm-blooded animal, as the Secretary may determine is being used, or is intended for use, for research, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes, or as a pet; but such term excludes (1) birds, rats of the genus Rattus, and mice of the genus Mus, bred for use in research, (2) horses not used for research purposes, and (3) other farm animals, such as, but not limited to livestock or poultry, used or intended for use as food or fiber, or livestock or poultry used or intended for use for improving animal nutrition, breeding, management, or production …
“carrier” applies throughout its chapter
The term “carrier” means the operator of any airline, railroad, motor carrier, shipping line, or other enterprise, which is engaged in the business of transporting any animals for hire.;
“commerce” applies throughout its chapter
The term “commerce” means trade, traffic, transportation, or other commerce— (1) between a place in a State and any place outside of such State, or between points within the same State but through any place outside thereof, or within any territory, possession, or the District of Columbia; (2) which affects trade, traffic, transportation, or other commerce described in paragraph (1).;
“Committee” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Committee” means the Institutional Animal Committee established under section 2143(b) of this title .;
“dealer” applies throughout its chapter
The term “dealer” means any person who, in commerce, for compensation or profit, delivers for transportation, or transports, except as a carrier, buys, or sells, or negotiates the purchase or sale of, (1) any dog or other animal whether alive or dead for research, teaching, exhibition, or use as a pet, or (2) any dog for hunting, security, or breeding purposes. Such term does not include a retail pet store (other than a retail pet store which sells any animals to a research facility, an exhibitor, or another dealer).;
“exhibitor” applies throughout its chapter
The term “exhibitor” means any person (public or private) exhibiting any animals, which were purchased in commerce or the intended distribution of which affects commerce, or will affect commerce, to the public for compensation, as determined by the Secretary, and such term includes carnivals, circuses, and zoos exhibiting such animals whether operated for profit or not; but such term excludes retail pet stores, an owner of a common, domesticated household pet who derives less than a substantial portion of income from a nonprimary source (as determined by the Secretary) for exhibiting an animal that exclusively resides at the residence of the pet owner, organizations sponsoring and all …
“Federal agency” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Federal agency” means an Executive agency as such term is defined in section 105 of title 5 , and with respect to any research facility means the agency from which the research facility receives a Federal award for the conduct of research, experimentation, or testing, involving the use of animals.;
“Federal research facility” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Federal research facility” means each department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States which uses live animals for research or experimentation.
“intermediate handler” applies throughout its chapter
The term “intermediate handler” means any person including a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or of any State or local government (other than a dealer, research facility, exhibitor, any person excluded from the definition of a dealer, research facility, or exhibitor, an operator of an auction sale, or a carrier) who is engaged in any business in which he receives custody of animals in connection with their transportation in commerce.;
“person” applies throughout its chapter
The term “person” includes any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company, corporation, association, trust, estate, or other legal entity.;
“quorum” applies throughout its chapter
The term “quorum” means a majority of the Committee members.;
“research facility” applies throughout its chapter
The term “research facility” means any school (except an elementary or secondary school), institution, organization, or person that uses or intends to use live animals in research, tests, or experiments, and that (1) purchases or transports live animals in commerce, or (2) receives funds under a grant, award, loan, or contract from a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States for the purpose of carrying out research, tests, or experiments: Provided , That the Secretary may exempt, by regulation, any such school, institution, organization, or person that does not use or intend to use live dogs or cats, except those schools, institutions, organizations, or persons, which use …
“Secretary” applies throughout its chapter
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States or his representative who shall be an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture.;
“State” applies throughout its chapter
The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or any other territory or possession of the United States.;
“importer” applies in that section
The term “importer” means any person who, for purposes of resale, transports into the United States puppies from a foreign country. (2) Resale
“resale” applies in that section
The term “resale” includes any transfer of ownership or control of an imported dog of less than 6 months of age to another person, for more than de minimis consideration. (b) Requirements (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), no person shall import a dog into the United States for purposes of resale unless, as determined by the Secretary, the dog— (A) is in good health; (B) has received all necessary vaccinations; and (C) is at least 6 months of age, if imported for resale.
“animal” applies in that section
the term “animal” means any live bird, or any live mammal, except man. (g) Relationship to other provisions The conduct by any person of any activity prohibited by this section shall not render such person subject to the other sections of this chapter as a dealer, exhibitor, or otherwise. (h) Conflict with State law (1) In general The provisions of this chapter shall not supersede or otherwise invalidate any such State, local, or municipal legislation or ordinance relating to animal fighting ventures except in case of a direct and irreconcilable conflict between any requirements thereunder and this chapter or any rule, regulation, or standard hereunder.
“animal fighting venture” applies in that section
the term “animal fighting venture” means any event, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, that involves a fight conducted or to be conducted between at least 2 animals for purposes of sport, wagering, or entertainment, except that the term “animal fighting venture” shall not be deemed to include any activity the primary purpose of which involves the use of one or more animals in hunting another animal;
“instrumentality of interstate commerce” applies in that section
the term “instrumentality of interstate commerce” means any written, wire, radio, television or other form of communication in, or using a facility of, interstate commerce;
“State” applies in that section
the term “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States; 2;
“public health disruption” applies in that section
the term “public health disruption” means an unanticipated increase in mortality or morbidity in rural communities, when compared to non-rural communities, caused by identifiable events, actions, or behavioral trends, which can be remediated by the programs of the Rural Development mission area. When measuring a public health disruption, the Secretary may analyze data on a national or multi-state basis.
“smart community” applies in that section
the term “smart community” means a community that has the ability to integrate multiple technological solutions, in a secure fashion, to manage a community’s assets, including local government information systems, schools, libraries, transportation systems, hospitals, power plants, law enforcement, and other community services with the goal of promoting quality of life through the use of technology in ways that improve the efficiency of services and meet residents’ needs. (B) Jobs accelerator working group (i) Establishment The Council shall establish a Jobs Accelerator Working Group.