Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 116 Part 1.djvu/237

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PUBLIC LAW 107-171—MAY 13, 2002 116 STAT. 211 (c) NATIONAL DAIRY POLICY DEFINED. — In this section, the term "national dairy policy" means the dairy policy of the United States as evidenced by the following policies and programs: (1) Federal milk marketing orders issued under section 8c of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (7 U.S.C. 608c), reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937. (2) Interstate dairy compacts (including proposed compacts described in H.R. 1827 and S. 1157, as introduced in the 107th Congress). (3) Over-order premiums and State pricing programs. (4) Direct payments to milk producers. (5) Federal milk price support program established under section 1401. (6) Export programs regarding milk and dairy products, such as the dairy export incentive program established under section 153 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (15 U.S.C. 713a- 14). SEC. 1508. STUDIES OF EFFECTS OF CHANGES IN APPROACH TO 7 USC 7984. NATIONAL DAIRY POLICY AND FLUID MILK IDENTITY STANDARDS. (a) FEDERAL DAIRY POLICY CHANGES.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study of the effects of— (1) terminating all Federal programs relating to price support and supply management for milk; and (2) granting the consent of Congress to cooperative efforts by States to manage milk prices and supply. (b) FLUID MILK IDENTITY STANDARDS.— The Secretary shall conduct a study of the effects of including in the standard of identity for fluid milk a required minimum protein content that is commensurate with the average nonfat solids content of bovine milk produced in the United States. (c) REPORTS.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment Deadline. of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the results of the studies required by this section. Subtitle F—Administration SEC. 1601. ADMINISTRATION GENERALLY. 7 USC 799L (a) USE OF COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.— The Secretary shall use the funds, facilities, and authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out this title. (b) DETERMINATIONS BY SECRETARY.—^A determination made by the Secretary under this title shall be final and conclusive. (c) REGULATIONS.— (1) IN GENERAL.— Not later than 90 days after the date Deadline. of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Commodity Credit Corporation, as appropriate, shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this title. (2) PROCEDURE.— The promulgation of the regulations and Regulations, administration of this title shall be made without regard to— (A) chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly know as the "Paperwork Reduction Act");