Sec. 7308. Authorization of regional integrated pest management centers
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Subtitle B of title VI of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 ( 7 U.S.C. 7651 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: There are established 4 regional integrated pest management centers (referred to in this section as the Centers ), which shall be located at such specific locations in the north central, northeastern, southern, and western regions of the United States as the Secretary shall specify. The purposes of the Centers shall be— to strengthen the connection of the Department with production agriculture, research, and extension programs, and agricultural stakeholders throughout the United States; to increase the effectiveness of providing pest management solutions for the private and public sectors; to quickly respond to information needs of the public and private sectors; and to improve communication among the relevant stakeholders.
In meeting the purposes described in subsection
(b)and otherwise carrying out this section, the Centers shall— develop regional strategies to address pest management needs; assist the Department and partner institutions of the Department in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating a national pest management research, extension, and education program implemented on a regional basis; establish a national pest management communication network that includes— the agencies of the Department and other government agencies; scientists at institutions of higher education; and stakeholders focusing on pest management issues; serve as regional hubs responsible for ensuring efficient access to pest management expertise and data available through institutions of higher education; and on behalf of the Department, manage grants that can be most effectively and efficiently delivered at the regional level, as determined by the Secretary. .
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Authorization of regional integrated pest management centers
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