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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) Representing the Department on the Interdepartment 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 radiofrequency

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) Administer rural fire protection and control programs (16 U.S.C. 2106). (19) Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.), and the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2251 et seq.) relating to forests and forest products, rural fire defense, and forestry research.

(20) Represent the Department on the National Response Team on hazardous spills pursuant to Pub. L. 92500 and section 4 of Executive Order 11735.

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

(b) Reservations. The following authorities are reserved to the Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment:

(1) The authority to issue regulations, except as provided in 36 CFR 261.70.

(2) The authority as successor to the National Forest Reservation Commission to perform all functions perviously performed by the Commission, including the establishment of purchase units and approval of acquisitions of $25,000 or more, and to transmit purchase and exchange cases to Congress as required by section 17(b) of the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 521(b)).

(3) The making of recommendations to the President with respect to the transfer of lands pursuant to the provisions of subsection (c) of section 32 of title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1011(a)).

(4) Making recommendations to the President for the establishing of national forests or parts thereof under the provisions of section 9 of the act of June 7, 1924 (16 U.S.C. 471).

(5) Giving final approval and submitting to the Congress the results of preliminary examinations and survey reports under the Flood Control Act of

1936, as amended and supplemented

(33 U.S.C. 701a et seq.).

(6) Approving requests for apportionment of reserves pursuant to section 3679, Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 665), for forest pest control.

(7) Making recommendations to the President for the establishing of or adding to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (16 U.S.C. 1271-1278); National Scenic Trails System (16 U.S.C. 1241-1249); and the National Wilderness Preservation System (16 U.S.C. 1131-1136).

(8) Signing of declarations of taking and requests for condemnation.

[38 FR 14949, June 7, 1973, as amended at 39 FR 16470, May 9, 1974; 42 FR 2968, Jan. 14, 1977; 44 FR 2566, Jan. 12, 1979, 44 FR 57907, Oct. 9, 1979; 46 FR 32853, June 25, 1981; 46 FR 47752, Sept. 30, 1981; 46 FR 59228, Dec. 4, 1981]

§ 2.61 [Reserved]

§ 2.62 Administrator, Soil Conservation

Service.

(a) Delegations.

Pursuant to § 2.19(b), (f), and (i), subject to reservations in § 2.20(f), the following delegations of authority are made by the Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment to the Administrator, Soil Conservation Service:

(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 designated 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) Participate in evaluating and coordinating 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. 590 a-f, i-1, q, q-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 land owners and land users 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 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 program, as follows:

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

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

(a) Providing leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative 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 functions of the Soil Conservation Service, 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:

(i) The 11 authorized watershed projects under Pub. L. 534, 78th Congress, 33 U.S.C. 701b-1, except for responsibilities assigned to the Forest Service.

(ii) The emergency flood control work under section 216 of Pub. L. 516, 81st Congress, 33 U.S.C. 701b-1, except for responsibilities assigned to the Forest Service.

(iii) The cooperative river basin surveys and investigations programs under section 6 of the Pub. L. 566, 83d Congress, 16 U.S.C. 1006, except for responsibilities assigned to the Forest Service. 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, except for responsibilities assigned to the Forest Service.

(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 assigned to the Farmers Home Administration and the Forest Service.

(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. 1021, 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 assigned to the Farmers Home Administration.

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

(8) Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.), and the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2251 et seq.), relating to agricultural lands and water.

(9) Administer Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program for Rural Lands and other responsibilities assigned under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. 9587, 91 Stat. 445 except as to responsibilities assigned to the Forest Service and the Agricultural Research Service.

(10) Administer the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-192, except as to responsibilities assigned to other USDA agencies.

(11) Administer rural water quality cost-sharing program and other responsibilities assigned under section 35 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-217.

(12) Monitor actions and progress of the Department in complying with Executive Orders 11968 and 11990 regarding management of floodplains and protection of wetlands; monitor Agency efforts on protection of important agricultural, forest and rangelands; and provide staff assistance to the USDA Land Use Committee.

(b) Reservations. The following authorities are reserved to the Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment:

(1) Executing cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding containing representations in the name of the Secretary or the Department of Agriculture as a whole, includ

ing the cooperation of the Department with conservation districts and other districts organized for soil and water conservation within States, territories, and possessions.

(2) Giving final approval and transmitting to the Congress watershed work plans that require congressional approval; and approving and transmitting to the Congress comprehensive river basin reports.

(3) Approving additions to authorized Resource Conservation and Development Projects.

(4) Land use policy evaluation and coordination.

[38 FR 14949, June 7, 1973, as amended at 40 FR 33025, Aug. 6, 1975; 41 FR 9355, Mar. 4, 1976; 42 FR 55083, Oct. 13, 1977; 42 FR 65132, Dec. 30, 1977; 43 FR 8252, Mar. 1, 1978; 44 FR 51967, Sept. 6, 1979; 46 FR 47752, Sept. 30, 1981]

Subpart H-Delegations of Authority

by the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs

§ 2.63 Deputy Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs.

(a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.21, subject to reservation in § 2.22, and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made by the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs to the Deputy Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs.

[46 FR 47752, Sept. 30, 1981]

§ 2.64 Administrator, Office of International Cooperation and Development. (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.21(a), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs to the Adminis

trator, Office of International Cooperation and Development:

(1) Serve as Department adviser on policies, organizational arrangements, budgets, and actions to accomplish International Scientific and Technical Cooperation in Food and Agriculture.

(2) Administer and direct the Department's programs in international development, technical assistance, and training carried out under the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended, as requested under such act (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.).

(3) Administer and coordinate assigned Departmental programs in international research and scientific and technical cooperation with other governmental agencies, land grant universities, international organizations, international agricultural research centers, and other institutions (7 U.S.C. 1624, 3291).

(4) Direct and coordinate the Department's participation in U.S./USSR exchange agreements and scientific and technical matters in East European bilateral agreements.

(5) Direct and coordinate the Department's work with international organizations and interagency committees concerned with food and agricultural development programs (7 U.S.C. 2201 and 2202).

(6) Administer and coordinate a foreign contracts and grants program of market development research in the physical and biological sciences under section 104(b)(1) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, but excluding agricultural economics research; and administer and coordinate a foreign contracts and grants program of agricultural and forestry research under section 104(b)(3) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1704 (b) (1), (3)).

(7) Coordinate policy formulation for USDA international science and technology programs concerning international agricultural research centers, international organizations, and international agricultural research and extension activities (7 U.S.C. 3291).

[43 FR 31310, July 21, 1978, as amended at 44 FR 16358, Mar. 19, 1979; 45 FR 69407, Oct. 21, 1980; 46 FR 56597, Nov. 18, 1981]

§ 2.65 Administrator, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.

(a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.21(b) and (f), subject to the reservations in § 2.22(b), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs to the Administrator of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.

(1) Administer the acreage allotment and farm marketing quota program under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.).

(2) Coordinate and prevent duplication of aerial photographic work of the Department, including: (i) Clearing of photography projects; (ii) assigning symbols for new aerial photography, maintaining symbol records, and furnishing symbol books; (iii) recording departmental aerial photography flown and coordinating the issuance of aerial photography status maps of latest coverage; (iv) promoting interchange of technical information and techniques to develop lower costs and better quality; (v) representing the Department on the Interagency Committee on Sales Prices of Aerial Photographic and Satellite Imagery Reproductions and serving as liaison with other governmental agencies on aerial photography and related activities including classification of departmental aerial photography but excluding mapping; and (vi) providing a Chairman for the Photography Sales Committee of the Department.

(3) Administer the rural environmental programs (except the Great Plains program) and diversion programs under Title X of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1501 et. seq.) and under sections 7 to 17 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 590g et seq.).

(4) Administer the land stabilization, conservation, and erosion program authorized by section 203 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, as amended (40 U.S.C. App. 203), with assistance from the Soil Conservation Service.

(5) Administer the beekeeper indemnity payment program under section

804 of the Agricultural Act of 1970, as amended (7 U.S.C. 135b note).

(6) Administer the conservation reserve program under the Soil Bank Act of 1956, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1801 note).

(7) Administer the cropland adjustment program under title VI of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1965, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1938).

(8) Administer the cropland conversion program under section 16(e) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 590p(e)).

(9) Administer the dairy indemnity program under Pub. L. 90-484, as amended (7 U.S.C. 450j-1).

(10) Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.), and the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2251 et seq.), relating to agricultural production; food processing, storage, and distribution; distribution of farm equipment and fertilizer; rehabilitation and use of food, agricultural and related agribusiness facilities; and resources of the Commodity Credit Corporation, on behalf of that corporation.

(11) [Reserved]

(12) Administer the emergency conservation program under Pub. L. 8558, as amended (71 Stat. 177).

(13) Conduct fiscal, accounting and claims functions relating to CCC programs for which the Foreign Agricultural Service has been delegated authority under § 2.68, and in participation with other agencies of the U.S. Government, to develop and formulate amendments to credit agreements under title I, Pub. L. 480, and the export credit sales program involving the rescheduling of amounts due from foreign countries under such agreements.

(14) Administer the feed grain program under section 105 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1441 note).

(15) Administer the haybank program pursuant to section 805, of the Agricultural Act of 1970 (7 U.S.C. 1339d).

(16) Serve as focal point in the Department for consultation on the leas

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