7 U.S.C. § 6962a: Cooperative agreements

Summary

The Secretary of Agriculture can, on and after October 28, 2000, enter into cooperative agreements with states, local governments, agencies, public or private groups, or individuals, even if other laws would require competition. These agreements may buy goods or services (including personal services) if they help carry out Natural Resources Conservation Service programs and all parties add resources. Commodity Credit Corporation funds used for these agreements must not exceed the amount CCC obligated for these purposes in fiscal year 1998.

Title 7, §6962a

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including provisions of law requiring competition), the Secretary of Agriculture may on and after October 28, 2000, enter into cooperative agreements (which may provide for the acquisition of goods or services, including personal services) with a State, political subdivision, or agency thereof, a public or private agency, organization, or any other person, if the Secretary determines that the objectives of the agreement will: (1) serve a mutual interest of the parties to the agreement in carrying out the programs administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service; and (2) all parties will contribute resources to the accomplishment of these objectives: Provided, That Commodity Credit Corporation funds obligated for such purposes shall not exceed the level obligated by the Commodity Credit Corporation for such purposes in fiscal year 1998.

Editorial Notes

Codification Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001, and not as part of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, which in part comprises this chapter.

§6962a Cooperative Agreements

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Title 7, §6962a

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