References in Text
The Privacy Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is [Pub. L. 93–579], Dec. 31, 1974, [88 Stat. 1896], as amended, which enacted section 552a of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and provisions set out as notes under section 552a of Title 5. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 552a of Title 5 and Tables.
Amendments
2022—Subsec. (b)(3). [Pub. L. 117–286] substituted “chapter 10 of title 5.” for “the Federal Advisory Committee Act.”
1996—Subsec. (b)(4). [Pub. L. 104–127] added par. (4) and struck out former par. (4) which read as follows: “The Secretary may undertake cooperative efforts with other Federal departments and agencies to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Federal programs, services, and actions affecting rural areas. The Secretary may request the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to participate in any working groups that the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.”
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
[Pub. L. 96–355, § 10], Sept. 24, 1980, [94 Stat. 1176], provided that: “The provisions of this Act [enacting this section and section 2211b of this title, amending sections 1926, 2204, 2204a, 2204b–1, 2663, and 2667 of this title and section 5314 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2201 of this title] shall become effective October 1, 1980.”
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (c)(5) of this section relating to transmittal of rural development strategy annual updates to certain committees of Congress, see [section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66], as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 44 of House Document No. 103–7.
Transfer of Functions
Powers, duties, and assets of agencies, offices, and other entities within Department of Agriculture relating to rural development functions transferred to Rural Development Administration by [section 2302(b) of Pub. L. 101–624].
Simplified, Uniform Application for Assistance From All Federal Rural Development Programs
[Pub. L. 104–127, title VII, § 762], Apr. 4, 1996, [110 Stat. 1148], provided that: “Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [Apr. 4, 1996], the Secretary of Agriculture shall develop a streamlined, simplified, and uniform application which shall be used in applying for assistance under all of the following:“(1)
Sections 304(b), 306, 306A, 306C, 306D, 310B, and 375 [former
7 U.S.C. 2008j] and subtitle E [
7 U.S.C. 2009 et seq.] of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (
7 U.S.C. 1924(b), 1926, 1926a, 1926c, 1926d, and 1932).
“(2)
Subtitle G of title XVI and sections 2281 [
42 U.S.C. 5177a], 2333, and 2381 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. [former] 5901–5908, 5177a, 950aaa–2, and 3125b).
“(3)
Subtitle C of title IX of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act Amendments of 1991 ([Public Law 102–237]:[;] 7 U.S.C. [former] 5930 note).
“(4)
Section 1323(b) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (
[Public Law 99–198];
7 U.S.C. 1932 note).
“(5)
Title V and section 603(c) of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (
7 U.S.C. 2661–2669 and 2204a(c)).
“(6)
Sections 5 and 311 and title IV of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. [former] 905, [former] 940a, and [former] 941–950b).”
Executive Order No. 12720
Ex. Ord. No. 12720, July 16, 1990, 55 F.R. 29337, as amended by Ex. Ord. No. 12783, Dec. 17, 1991, 56 F.R. 65977, which established the President’s Council on Rural America, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 12869, § 4(c), Sept. 30, 1993, 58 F.R. 51751, formerly set out as a note under section 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Executive Order No. 13575
Ex. Ord. No. 13575, June 9, 2011, 76 F.R. 34841, which established the White House Rural Council, was revoked by Ex. Ord. No. 13790, § 6, Apr. 25, 2017, 82 F.R. 20239.