Sec. 12309. Aquaculture Liaison
309 words·~1 min read·
/bill/118/s/5335/is/section-12309A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Subtitle A of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 ( 7 U.S.C. 6912 et seq. ) (as amended by section 12308) is amended by adding at the end the following: In this section, the term aquaculture has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 ( 16 U.S.C. 2802 ). The Secretary shall establish in the Department the position of Aquaculture Liaison. The Aquaculture Liaison shall— develop and advance aquaculture best practices, using the best available science, in consultation with appropriate offices in the Department, agricultural producers, and industry partners; provide technical assistance on best practices to aquaculture farmers and businesses, including for shellfish, algae, and land-based aquaculture systems, using the best available science; advise the Secretary with respect to aquaculture practices and programs, including applying existing programs for risk mitigation (including insurance and purchasing programs), as applicable, to aquaculture; coordinate with the agencies and officials of the Department to update and ensure support for aquaculture in relevant programs; engage in stakeholder relations and develop external partnerships relating to aquaculture practices and programs; identify common State and municipal best practices for navigating local policies relating to aquaculture practices; coordinate extension and outreach efforts to support aquaculture producers and businesses; collaborate and coordinate with other Federal agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, with respect to aquaculture practices; convene a working group with relevant officials of the Department to coordinate programs and share knowledge; represent the Department on the Subcommittee on Aquaculture of the National Science and Technology Council; gather and issue aquaculture production data, in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other relevant Federal agencies; and promote aquaculture practices that provide environmental, economic, and social benefits. .
Connectionstraces to 2
Traces to 2 documents
Citation graph
cites case law
Cites 2Cited by 0 across 0 sources