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 99 STAT. 1544

Science and technology.

PUBLIC LAW 99-198—DEC. 23, 1985 many nations have progressive and effective agricultural research programs that produce results of interest and applicability to United States agriculture. The exchange of knowledge and information between nations is essential to the well-being of all nations. A dedicated effort involving the Federal Government, the State cooperative institutions, and other colleges and universities is needed to expand international food and agricultural research, extension, and teaching programs. Improved cooperation and communication by the Department of Agriculture and the cooperators with international agricultural research centers, counterpart agencies, and universities in other nations are necessary to improve food and agricultural progress throughout the world."; (3) striking out the period at the end of paragraph (11) and inserting in lieu thereof "; and"; and (4) adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph: "(12) the agricultural system of the United States— "(A) is increasingly dependent on science and technology to maintain and improve productivity levels, manage the resource base, provide high quality products, and protect the environment; and "(B) requires a constant source of food and agricultural scientific expertise to maintain this dynamic system.". DEFINITIONS

SEC. 1403. Section 1404(8) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(8)) is amended by— (1) striking out "and" at the end of subparagraph (H); (2) inserting "and" at the end of subparagraph (I); and (3) adding at the end thereof the following new subparagraph: "(J) international food and agricultural issues, such as agricultural development, development of institutions, germ plasm collection and preservation, information exchange and storage, and scientific exchanges;". RESPONSIBIUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

Science and technology.

SEC. 1404. Section 1405 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3121) is amended by— (1) striking out "and" at the end of paragraph (10); and (2) striking out paragraph (11) and inserting in lieu thereof the following new paragraphs: " d D coordinate the efforts of States, State cooperative institutions. State extension services, the Joint Council, the Advisory Board, and other appropriate institutions in assessing the current status of, and developing a plan for, the effective transfer of new technologies, including biotechnology, to the farming community, with particular emphasis on addressing the unique problems of small- and medium-sized farms in gaining information about those technologies; and (12) establish appropriate controls with respect to the development and use of the application of biotechnology to jB^iculture.".

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