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tion of livestock, poultry and crops and products thereof from biological and chemical warfare; the wholesomeness of meat and poultry and products thereof; inspection of eggs and egg products, and utilization or disposal of livestock and poultry exposed to radiation.

[37 FR 28463, Dec. 27, 1972]

NOTE: For amendments to § 2.17, see the List of CFR Sections Affected in the back of this volume.

§ 2.18 Reservations of authority.

The following authorities are reserved to the Secretary of Agriculture:

(a) Relating to agricultural marketing. (1) Promulgation, with the Secretary of the Treasury of joint regulations under section 402(b) of the Federal Seed Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1592(b)).

(b) Related to animal and plant health inspection. (1) Determination that an emergency or extraordinary emergency exists because of the outbreak of any dangerous, communicable disease of livestock or poultry anywhere in the United States and that such outbreak threatens the livestock or poultry of the United States (21 U.S.C. 114a, 134a(b), 114c).

(2) Determination as to the measure and character of cooperation with Canada, Mexico, Central American countries, Panama, and Columbia related to operations and measures to eradicate, suppress, or control or to prevent or retard any communicable disease of animals, the designation of members of advisory committees, and the appointment of commissioners on any joint commission with these governments set up under such programs (21 U.S.C. 114b).

(3) Approval of requests for apportionment of reserves for the control of outbreaks of insects, plant diseases, and animal diseases to the extent necessary to meet emergency conditions (31 U.S.C. 665).

[37 FR 28463, Dec. 27, 1972, as amended at 38 FR 14945, June 7, 1973; 38 FR 34181, Dec. 12, 1973; 42 FR 35627, July 11, 1977]

§ 2.19 Delegations of authority to the Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment.

The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. (a) [Reserved]

(b) Related to environmental quality. (1) Administer the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act for the Department of Agriculture.

(2) Provide representation for the Department on the National Response Team on hazardous spills pursuant to Pub. L. 92-500 and section 4 of Executive Order 11735.

(3) Represent the Department in contacts with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Council on Environmental Quality and other organizations or agencies on matters related to assigned responsibilities.

(4) Formulate and promulgate Departmental policy relating to environmental activities and natural resources.

(5) Provide staff support for the Secretary in the review of environmental impact statements.

(6) Provide leadership in Department for general land use activities including implementation of Executive Orders 11988, Flood Plain Management, and 11990, Protection of Wetlands.

(c) [Reserved]

(d) Related to forest service. (1) Provide national leadership in forestry. (As used here and elsewhere in this section the term "forestry" encompasses the tangible physical resources such as forests, forest-related rangeland, grassland, brushland, woodland, alpine areas, minerals, water areas, wildlife habitat, and less tangible forest-related values such as outdoor recreation, wilderness, scenery, air and water quality, economic strength, and social well-being.)

(2) Protect, manage, and administer the national forests, national forest purchase units, national grasslands, and other lands and interests in lands administered by the Forest Service, which collectively are hereby designated as the National Forest System, in

the cluding the acquisition and disposition

of lands and interests in lands as may be required in these programs.

(3) Conduct, support, and cooperate in investigations, experiments, tests, and other activities deemed necessary to obtain, analyze, develop, demonstrate, and disseminate scientific information about protecting, managing, and utilizing forest and rangeland renewable resources in rural, suburban, and urban areas in the United States and foreign countries. The activities conducted, supported, or cooperated in shall include, but not be limited to: renewable resource management research, renewable resource environmental research, renewable resource protection research, renewable resource utilization research, and renewable resource assessment research (16 U.S.C. 1641-1647). Use authorities and means available to disseminate the knowledge and technology developed from forestry research. Coordinate activities with other agencies in the Department, other Federal and State agencies; forestry schools, and private entities and individuals (16 U.S.C. - 2101-2111).

(4) Administer programs of cooperative forestry assistance in the protecption, conservation, and multiple resource management of forests and related resources in both rural and urban areas. Provide assistance to States in forest resources planning. Conduct a program of technology implementation for State forestry personnel, private forest landowners and managers, vendors, forest operators, public agencies, and individuals (16 U.S.C. 2101-2111).

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(5) Administer forest insect, disease, and other pest control and eradication programs.

(6) Administer programs under section 23 of the Federal Highway Act (23 U.S.C. 101(a), 202(b), 204(a)-(e), 205(a)-(d), 317).

(7) Exercise the custodianship of lands and interests in lands under lease or contract of sale to States and local agencies pursuant to title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1010-1012).

(8) Administer under such general program criteria and procedures as may be established by the Soil Conser

vation Service, the forestry aspects of paragraphs (d)(8) (i), (ii), and (iii) of this section on the National Forest System and rangelands within national forest boundaries and adjacent rangelands which are administered under formal agreement, and other forest lands.

(i) Cooperative river basin surveys and investigations program (16 U.S.C. 1006).

(ii) Eleven authorized watershed improvement programs and emergency flood prevention measures program under the Flood Control Act (33 U.S.C. 701b-1).

(iii) Small watershed protection program under the Pilot Watershed Protection and Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Acts (67 Stat. 214 and 16 U.S.C. 1001-1009).

(9) Provide assistance to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in connection with the agricultural conservation program, the naval stores conversion program, and the cropland conservation program (16 U.S.C. 590g-590q). Jointly administer the Forestry Incentives Program with the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, in consultation with State Foresters (16 U.S.C. 2103).

(10) Coordinate mapping work of the Department, including: (i) Clearing mapping projects to prevent duplication; (ii) keeping a record of mapping done by Department agencies; (iii) preparing and submitting required Departmental reports; (iv) serving as liaison on mapping with the Office of Management and Budget, Department of the Interior, and other departments and establishments; (v) promoting interchange of technical information, including techniques which may reduce costs or improve quality; and (vi) maintenance of the mapping records formerly maintained by the Office of Plant and Operations.

(11) Enter into contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, for the support of scientific research in forestry activities (7 U.S.C. 427i(a) and 1624; and 16 U.S.C. 1643-1645).

(12) Provide assistance to the Farmers Home Administration in connection with grants and loans under authority of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S.C. 1923;

and consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the authority of 40 U.S.C. 461(e).

(13) Exercise responsibility, under such general program criteria and procedures as may be established by the Soil Conservation Service in connection with the forestry aspects of the resource conservation and development program authorized by title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1011(e)).

(14) Administer the radio frequency licensing work of the Department, including: (i) Representation of the Department on the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee and its Frequency Assignment Subcommittee, in the office of the Director of Telecommunications Management; (ii) establishing policies, standards, and procedures for allotting and assigning frequencies within the Department and for obtaining effective utilization of them: (iii) providing licensing action necessary to assign radio frequencies for use by the agencies of the Department and maintenance of the records necessary in connection therewith; and (iv) providing inspection of the Department's radio operations to insure compliance with national and international regulations and policies for radio frequency use.

(15) Administer the Youth Conservation Corps Act (42 U.S.C. precede 2711 note) for the Department of Agriculture.

(16) Establish and operate the Job Corps Civilian Conservation centers on national forest lands as authorized by title I, sections 106 and 107, of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2716-2717), in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated May 11, 1967, between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Labor; and administration of other cooperative manpower training and work experience programs where the Forest Service serves as host or prime sponsor with other departments of Federal, State, or local governments.

(17) Administer the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a-558d, 558a note).

(18) Render the decisions of the Secretary in appeals from the Chief,

Forest Service, pursuant to § 211.19(j) (1)(iv) and (2), Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations.

(19) Administer rural fire protection and control programs (16 U.S.C. 2106).

(20) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3101

3215).

(e) [Reserved]

(f) Related to soil conservation activities. (1) Provide national leadership in the conservation, development, and productive use of the Nation's soil, water, and related resources. Such leadership encompasses soil, water, plant, and wildlife conservation; small watershed protection and flood prevention; and resource conservation and development. Integrated in these programs are erosion control, sediment reduction, pollution abatement, land use planning, multiple use, improvement of water quality, and several surveying and monitoring activities related to environmental improvement. All are designed to assure (i) quality in the natural resource base for sustained use; (ii) quality in the environment to provide attractive, convenient, and satisfying places to live, work, and play; and (iii) quality in the standard of living based on community improvement and adequate income.

(2) Evaluate and coordinate land use policy.

(3) Administer the basic program of soil and water conservation under Pub. L. 46, 74th Congress, as amended, and related laws (16 U.S.C. 590a-f, 590i-1, 590q, 590q-1; 42 U.S.C. 3271-3274; 7 U.S.C. 2201), including:

(i) Technical assistance to land users in carrying out locally adapted soil and water conservation programs primarily through the conservation districts in the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands, but also to communities, watershed groups, Federal and State agencies, and other cooperators including such assistance as:

(a) Comprehensive planning assistance in nonmetropolitan districts.

(b) Assistance in the field of incomeproducing recreation on rural nonFederal lands.

(c) Forestry assistance, as a part of total technical assistance, to private

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landowners and landusers when such services are an integral part of land management and such services are not available from a State agency; and forestry services in connection with the windbreaks and shelter belts to prevent wind and water erosion of lands. (d) Assistance in developing programs relating to natural beauty.

(e) Assistance to other Department agencies in connection with the administration of their programs, as follows:

(1) Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in the development and technical servicing of certain programs, such as the rural environ2 mental assistance program, water bank program, Appalachian regional development program, and other such Es similar conservation programs.

(2) Farmers Home Administration in connection with its loan program. (ii) Soil surveys, including:

(a) Providing leadership for the Fedteral part of the National Cooperative O Soil Survey which includes conducting and publishing of soil surveys.

(b) Conducting soil surveys for resource planning and development.

(c) Performing the cartographic services essential to carrying out the delegated authorities, including furnishing photographs, mosaics, and maps.

(iii) Conducting and coordinating snow surveys and making water supply forecasts pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1940 (5 U.S.C. App.).

(iv) Operating plant materials centers for the assembly and testing of plant species in conservation programs, including the use, administration, and disposition of lands under the administration of the Soil Conservation Service for such purposes under title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1010-1011).

(v) Providing leadership in the inventorying and monitoring of soil, water, land, and related resources of the Nation.

(4) Administer the watershed protection and flood prevention programs including:

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(ii) The Emergency Flood Control Work under section 216 of Pub. L. 516, 81st Congress, 33 U.S.C. 701b-1.

(iii) The cooperative river basin surveys and investigations programs under section 6 of Pub. L. 586, 83d Congress, 16 U.S.C. 1006. Representation on the Water Resources Council and river basin commissions created by Pub. L. 89-80, 42 U.S.C. 1962, and on river basin interagency committees.

(iv) The pilot watershed projects under Pub. L. 46, 74th Congress, 16 U.S.C. 590a-f, and Pub. L. 156, 83d Congress.

(v) The watershed protection and flood prevention program under Pub. L. 566, 83d Congress, as amended 16 U.S.C. 1001-1009, except for responsibilities delegated to the Under Secretary for Small Community and Rural Development.

(vi) The joint investigations and surveys with the Department of the Army under Pub. L. 87-639, 16 U.S.C. 1009.

(vii) The Emergency Conservation Program under Section 403 of Pub. L. 95-334, 16 U.S.C. 2201.

(5) Administer the Great Plains conservation program under Pub. L. 1201, 84th Congress, as amended 16 U.S.C. 590p(b).

(6) Administer the resource conservation and development program under Pub. L. 46, 74th Congress, and 703, 87th Congress, as amended 16 U.S.C. 590a and 7 U.S.C. 1010-1011, except for responsibilities delegated to the Under Secretary for Small Community and Rural Development.

(7) Responsibility for entering into long-term contracts for carrying out conservation and environmental measures in watershed areas.

(8) Provide national leadership in carrying out the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-192.

(9) Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under section 35 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-217, to the Secretary of Agriculture.

(g) [Reserved]

(h) Related to committee management. Establish and reestablish regional, state, and local advisory committees for activities under his authority.

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and consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the authority of 40 U.S.C. 461(e).

(13) Exercise responsibility, under such general program criteria and procedures as may be established by the Soil Conservation Service in connection with the forestry aspects of the resource conservation and development program authorized by title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1011(e)).

(14) Administer the radio frequency licensing work of the Department, including: (i) Representation of the Department on the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee and its Frequency Assignment Subcommittee, in the office of the Director of Telecommunications Management; (ii) establishing policies, standards, and procedures for allotting and assigning frequencies within the Department and for obtaining effective utilization of them: (iii) providing licensing action necessary to assign radio frequencies for use by the agencies of the Department and maintenance of the records necessary in connection therewith; and (iv) providing inspection of the Department's radio operations to insure compliance with national and international regulations and policies for radio frequency use.

(15) Administer the Youth Conservation Corps Act (42 U.S.C. precede 2711 note) for the Department of Agriculture.

(16) Establish and operate the Job Corps Civilian Conservation centers on national forest lands as authorized by title I, sections 106 and 107, of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2716-2717), in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated May 11, 1967, between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Labor; and administration of other cooperative manpower training and work experience programs where the Forest Service serves as host or prime sponsor with other departments of Federal, State, or local governments.

(17) Administer the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a-558d, 558a note).

(18) Render the decisions of the Secretary in appeals from the Chief,

Forest Service, pursuant to § 211.19(j) (1)(iv) and (2), Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations.

(19) Administer rural fire protection and control programs (16 U.S.C. 2106).

(20) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 31013215).

(e) [Reserved]

(f) Related to soil conservation activities. (1) Provide national leadership in the conservation, development, and productive use of the Nation's soil, water, and related resources. Such leadership encompasses soil, water, plant, and wildlife conservation; small watershed protection and flood prevention; and resource conservation and development. Integrated in these programs are erosion control, sediment reduction, pollution abatement, land use planning, multiple use, improvement of water quality, and several surveying and monitoring activities related to environmental improvement. All are designed to assure (i) quality in the natural resource base for sustained use; (ii) quality in the environment to provide attractive, convenient, and satisfying places to live, work, and play; and (iii) quality in the standard of living based on community improvement and adequate income.

(2) Evaluate and coordinate land use policy.

(3) Administer the basic program of soil and water conservation under Pub. L. 46, 74th Congress, as amended, and related laws (16 U.S.C. 590a-f, 590i-1, 590q, 590q-1; 42 U.S.C. 3271-3274; 7 U.S.C. 2201), including:

(i) Technical assistance to land users in carrying out locally adapted soil and water conservation programs primarily through the conservation districts in the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands, but also to communities, watershed groups, Federal and State agencies, and other cooperators including such assistance as:

(a) Comprehensive planning assistance in nonmetropolitan districts.

(b) Assistance in the field of income. producing recreation on rural nonFederal lands.

(c) Forestry assistance, as a part of total technical assistance, to private

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