Delegations of Authority in US Department of Agriculture
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This rule updates and revises who holds certain authorities within the USDA. It codifies previous memorandums into law, modifies delegations, and revises citations for accuracy. The changes aim to streamline operations, reflect current policies, and ensure proper administration within the department.
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Key Changes
- Codifies past memorandums into regulation
- Rescinds diversity programs and focuses on equality and meritocracy
- Updates legal citations and delegations
Obligations
What this law requires
The Administrator of the Risk Management Agency (RMA) must exercise authority under section 1473A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319a) to enter into cost-reimbursable agreements to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Federal programs in support of the Federal Crop Insurance Program.
The Assistant Secretary for Administration must exercise authority under the Service First initiative to create a co-location program for Federal offices and facilities leased by USDA to further the Return-to-Office initiative and promote customer service and efficiency.
All agencies and staff offices of the USDA must be authorized to use the Service First initiative to exercise authority necessary to participate in the co-location program.
The Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) must administer Section 9003(h) and (j) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8103(h) and (j)) as added by the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Chief of the Forest Service must administer the various authorities of the Secretary in the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act (Public Law 118-234) and the National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act (16 U.S.C. 583k et seq.).