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 92 STAT. 242

Regulations.

Effective date.

PUBLIC LAW 95-279—MAY 15, 1978 into industrial hydrocarbons and blending with gasoline or other fossil fuels for use as motor or industrial fuel, if the Secretary determines that such production is desirable in order to provide an adequate supply of commodities for such purpose, is not likely to increase the cost of the price support programs, and will not adversely affect farm income. Under the program, producers of wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice shall be paid incentive payments to devote a portion of their acreage to the production of commodities for conversion into industrial hydrocarbons and blending with gasoline or other fossil fuels for use as motor or industrial fuel. "(2) The payments under this subsection shall be at such rate or rates as the Secretary determines to be fair and reasonable, taking into consideration the participation necessary to ensure an adequate supply of the agricultural commodities for conversion into industrial hydrocarbons and blending with gasoline or other fossil fuels for use as motor or industrial fuels. "(3) The Secretary may issue such regulations as the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection. "(4) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection. "(5) The provisions of this subsection shall become effective October 1, 1978.". TITLE III—INCREASE IN THE J^ORROWINCx AUTHORITY OF THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION

15 USC 714b note. Effective date. 15 USC 713a-4 note.

7 USC 608c.

SEC. 301. (a) Section 4(i) of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714b(i)) is amended by striking out "$14,500,000,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$25,000,000,000". (b) Section 4 of the Act of March 8, 1938 (15 U.S.C. 713a-4), is amended by striking out "$14,500,000,000" and inserting in lieu thereof "$25,000,000,000". (c) The increase in the borrowing authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation made by this section shall be effective only to the extent provided in appropriation Acts. (d) The provisions of this section shall become effective October 1, 1978. TITLE IV—RAISIN MARKETING ORDERS SEC. 401. (aj Effective October 1, 1978, section 8c(6)(I) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as reenacted and amended by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, is amended by— (1) inserting "raisins," after "apples,"; and (2) inserting ", raisins," after "with respect to almonds".

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