§ 5921. Biotechnology risk assessment research
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(a)Purpose It is the purpose of this section—
(1)to authorize and support environmental assessment research to help identify and analyze environmental effects of biotechnology; and
(2)to authorize research to help regulators develop long-term policies concerning the introduction of such technology.
(b)Grant program The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a grant program within the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Service to provide the necessary funding for environmental assessment research concerning the introduction of genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms into the environment.
(c)Research priorities The following types of research shall be given priority for funding:
(1)Research designed to identify and develop appropriate management practices to minimize physical and biological risks associated with genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms.
(2)Research designed to develop methods to monitor the dispersal of genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms.
(3)Research designed to further existing knowledge with respect to the characteristics, rates, and methods of gene transfer that may occur between genetically engineered animals, plants, and microorganisms and related wild and agricultural organisms.
(4)Environmental assessment research designed to provide analysis which compares the relative impacts of animals, plants, and microorganisms modified through genetic engineering to other types of production systems.
(5)Other areas of research designed to further the purposes of this section.
(d)Eligibility requirements Grants under this section shall be—
(1)made on the basis of the quality of the proposed research project; and
(2)available to any public or private research or educational institution or organization.
(e)Consultation In considering specific areas of research for funding under this section, the Secretary of Agriculture shall consult with the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.
(f)Program coordination The Secretary of Agriculture shall coordinate research funded under this section with the Office of Research and Development of the Environmental Protection Agency in order to avoid duplication of research activities.
(g)Authorization of appropriations
(1)In general There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this section.
(2)Withholdings from biotechnology outlays The Secretary of Agriculture shall withhold from outlays of the Department of Agriculture for research on biotechnology, as defined and determined by the Secretary, at least 2 percent of such amount for the purpose of making grants under this section for research on biotechnology risk assessment.
(3)Application of funds Funds made available under this subsection shall be applied, to the maximum extent practicable, to risk assessment research on all categories identified in subsection (c).
(Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1668, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3767; Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, § 407(9), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1865; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7210, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 446; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7511(c)(21), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1269; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7511(c)(21), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2031.)
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- Public Law 116-260Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
- Public Law 117-328Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
- Public Law 116-94Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
- Public Law 117-103Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
- Public Law 119-37Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
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- Public Law 102–237To make technical corrections to agricultural laws
- Public Law 110–234To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
- Public Law 117–103Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance for the situation in Ukraine, and for other purposes
- Public Law 110–246To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
- Public Law 116–260Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes
- Public Law 107–171To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes
- Public Law 101–624To extend and revise agricultural price support and related programs, to provide for agricultural export, resource conservation, farm credit, and agricultural research and related programs, to ensure consumers an abundance of food and fiber at reasonable prices, and for other purposes
- Public Law 116–94Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes
- Public Law 117–328Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, and for providing emergency assistance for the situation in Ukraine, and for other purposes
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- Sec. 754Any funds made available by this or any other Act that the Secretary withholds pursuant to section 1668(g)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5921(g)(2)), as amended, shall be available for grants for biotechnology risk assessment research: * Provided*, That the Secretary may transfer such funds among appropriations of the Department of Agriculture for purposes of making such grants.
- Sec. 749Any funds made available by this or any other Act that the Secretary withholds pursuant to section 1668(g)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5921(g)(2)), as amended, shall be available for grants for biotechnology risk assessment research: * Provided,* That the Secretary may transfer such funds among appropriations of the Department of Agriculture for purposes of making such grants.
- Sec. 774Any funds made available by this or any other Act that the Secretary withholds pursuant to section 1668(g)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5921(g)(2)), as amended, shall be available for grants for biotechnology risk assessment research: * Provided*, That the Secretary may transfer such funds among appropriations of the Department of Agriculture for purposes of making such grants.
- Sec. 1668BIOTECHNOLOGY RISK ASSESSMENT RESEARCH
- Sec. 744Any funds made available by this or any other Act that the Secretary withholds pursuant to section 1668(g)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5921(g)(2)), as amended, shall be available for grants for biotechnology risk assessment research: * Provided,* That the Secretary may transfer such funds among appropriations of the Department of Agriculture for purposes of making such grants.
- Sec. 767Any funds made available by this or any other Act that the Secretary withholds pursuant to section 1668(g)(2) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5921(g)(2)), as amended, shall be available for grants for biotechnology risk assessment research: *Provided*, That the Secretary may transfer such funds to appropriations of the Department of Agriculture.
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- Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1668
- 104 Stat. 3767
- Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, § 407(9)
- 105 Stat. 1865
- Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7210
- 116 Stat. 446
- Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7511(c)(21)
- 122 Stat. 1269
- Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a)
- 122 Stat. 1664
- Pub. L. 110–234
- Pub. L. 110–246
- section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246
- Pub. L. 110–246, § 7511(c)(21)
- Pub. L. 107–171
- Pub. L. 102–237
- section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246
- section 7511(c)(21) of Pub. L. 110–246
- section 7511(c) of Pub. L. 110–246
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1668
Stat.104 Stat. 3767
Pub. L.Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, § 407(9)
Stat.105 Stat. 1865
Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7210
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