PUBLIC LAW 95-501—OCT. 21, 1978 of Agriculture, be entitled to receive a representation allowance in an amount determined by considering (1) the extent to which such Agricultural Trade Officer or senior representative can effectively use such funds to further the purposes of this title, (2) travel and entertainment expenses customary in the private trade for persons of comparable rank and salary, and (3) customs and practices in the nation where such Agricultural Trade Officer or senior representative is assigned."; (3) redesignatingsections 602(d), 602(f), and 603 as sections 606B, 606C, and 606D, respectively, and inserting the redesignated sections immediately after section 606A, as redesignated by paragraph (2) of this section; (4) in section 606C, as redesignated by paragraph (3) of this section, striking out "subsection" wherever that word appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof "section"; (5) redesignating section 602(e) as 602(d); and (6) adding at the end thereof a new section 609 as follows: "SEC. 609. The term 'agricultural commodity' as used in this title includes any agricultural commodity or product thereof.".
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7 USC 1762, 1763, 1766a, 1766b, 1766c. Supra. 7 USC 1762. "Agricultural commodity." 7 USC 1769.
TITLE V—REORGANIZATION SEC. 501. (a) There is hereby established in the Department of 7 USC 2211a. Agriculture the position of Under Secretary of Agriculture for International Affairs and Commodity Programs to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Under Secretary of Agriculture for International Affairs and Commodity Programs is authorized to exercise such functions and perform such duties related to foreign agriculture and agricultural stabilization and conservation, and shall perform such other duties, as may be required by law or prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Section 5314 of title 5 of th^ United States Code is amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph (69) as follows: " (69) Under Secretary of Agriculture for International Affairs and Commodity Programs.". (c) The designation of "Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for In- 7 USC 2211a ternational Affairs and Commodity Programs" shall not be used after note. the date of enactment of this Act. TITLE VI—GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REPORTS IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT; REGULATIONS
SEC. 601. (a) The Secretary of Agriculture shall implement the pro- 7 USC 1761 note, visions of this Act as expeditiously as possible consistent with the efficient and effective administration of the programs established under this Act and their integration with related foreign agricultural programs. -(b) The Secretary may issue such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. A N N U A L REPORT ON EXPORT PROMOTION
SEC. 602. The Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress Submittal to each year a report providing a comprehensive statement of the activi- Congress. ties and accomplishments of the Department of Agriculture, includ- 7 USC 1765b-l. ing specifically those of the United States Agricultural Trade Offices, in developing, maintaining, and expanding foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities.
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